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What would be the cause for hypoxia in 41 yr old, tested oxygen sat., went down to 78 while sleeping, took sleep study test doesn't seem to be apnea?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: It really depends on the extent and whether you have any underlying cardiopulmonary disease.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/19/2018

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