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I am 32 and i have asthma and anxiety. i am nervous about hospitalization and mortality from the coronavirus. if i get it can checking my oxygen prevent respiratory failure?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

CHECKING RESP: JUST CHECKING THE OXYGEN WILL NOT PREVENT ANYTHING BUT WILL ALERT YOU TO GET CARE

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 12/21/2020

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