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Why my spo2 levels faltuate between 96-98 ? mostly when rest or lay on bed it goes 96 and when i move or stand it goes 98?

Q: why my spo2 levels faltuate between 96-98 ? mostly when rest or lay on bed it goes 96 and when i move or stand it goes 98?

: When we lay down lower part of lung compress vs when we stand , our lung opens up better . This can sometime account for minor differences

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Dr. Fareha Rahim answered

When we lay down lower part of lung compress vs when we stand , our lung opens up better . This can sometime account for minor differences

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 4/28/2021

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A member asked:

Why my spo2 levels faltuate between 96-98 ? mostly when rest or lay on bed it goes 96 and when i move or stand it goes 98?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Fareha Rahim answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

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