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At urgent care, the oxygen finger monitor said 99 then went to 95 then back to 98. had gel nails on. did that affect it? worried why it went to 95.
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Oxygen monitor: The monitor either gets a reading or not. It is not uncommon to see fluctuations, especially in those with asthma, bronchitis, or pneumonia.
Answered 10/12/2020
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