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3yr old. hx asthma. woke up breathing hard. rsp 42. spo2 87%. pef normal. gave inhaler. can spo2 be low and pef be normal? & still have asthma attack?
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Asthma: You need to take your child to ER ASAP, he also needs a treatment plan including maintenance treatment, you can see your pediatrician or a pulmonologist. Good luck.
Answered 6/3/2017
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