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My pulse oximeter readings get lower when my hands warm up. being cooler causes higher readings even with sob. i thought the cold caused lower spo2?
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Cold doesn't: cause lower pulse ox. How low does your pulse ox go? Is it out of the normal range?
Answered 11/27/2017
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