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What causes low oxygen level in the blood ?
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Many things...: Many things can cause a low oxygen level in the blood: so many, in fact, that i don't have enough room here to name them all. Here are some common causes: pneumonia; heart failure; clots to the lungs; emphysema; asthma. Hope this helps...
Answered 8/20/2020
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