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A member asked:
Hello. my 62 year old dad who is asthmatic has covid and his oxygen level was 74 at 8pm. he has difficulty breathing and is constantly gasping and taking in small breaths to get air?
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Immediate attention: Your dad needs immediate medical attention and having an ambulance take him to the hospital is recommended.
Answered 8/10/2020
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Emergency: Call for emergency services. Get emergency care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, significant & persistent chest pain or new-onset of confusion.
Answered 8/5/2020
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