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I have a oximeter and at night my oxygen goes down to 90 and heart rate goes down to 40 is this normal or am i going to low?

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Dr. Ehsan Ansari answered

Probably sleep apnea: Talk to your doctor to get a sleep study. You may have osa.

Answered 5/30/2013

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A member asked:

I have a oximeter and at night my oxygen goes down to 90 and heart rate goes down to 40 is this normal or am i going to low?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ehsan Ansari answered

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