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My husbands oxygen level came at 93% he is overweight and feels shortness of breath on exertion. he has no lung desease.feels headache most of the tim?
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Oxygen: First off, an oxygen level of 93% is generally normal. Although it needs to be interpreted in the correct context. Shortness of breath with exertion has many causes such as deconditioning or heart/lung problems. Maintaining a healthy weight will help him feel better in all aspects of life.
Answered 2/14/2016
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Obstruct SLEEP APNEA: He appears to have obstructive sleep apnea. This is where the airway is blocked when he sleeps. This leads to decreased oxygen in the blood and the tissues and a rise in CO2 which causes headache and in the long term early dementia, difficulty losing weight, and elevated blood pressure. It can also lead to heart disease. This is a serious condition. Needs sleep study and see lung MD.
Answered 2/14/2016
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