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A member asked:

Am congested. x-ray showed atelectasis right lower lobe. oxygen level running 92-93. is this an emergency?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Urgent care or ED: If you are experiencing trouble breathing or chest pain please see the Emergency Department right away. Your oxygen saturation on room air is borderline, and I would suggest seeing an urgent care physician or your PCP. Sometimes there can be an underlying infection or obstruction of the airway.

Dr Singh and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 10/17/2020

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