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My oxygen went to 84% while walking. is this serious?

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not normal: At your age it should be over 95-96%. Do you have asthma and get bronchospasm, wheezing with exercise?

Answered 9/6/2013

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