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A member asked:
Can sitting in a hot car affect the reading from a portable pulse oximiter? or affect lung function in an asthmatic that could drop the number?
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Heat and humidity: The heat and humor from a hot car can exacerbate asthma and yield a decreased value of saturated oxygen. Regarding your machine, please see the manufacturer’s booklet regarding best function.
Answered 6/4/2020
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