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Why can your oxygen levels be good and still get out of breath?

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Dr. Jon Spiers answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Yes: Your oxygen levels may be spurious - they are false - or you may not be using the oxygen once delivered to your cells. Either way, you need to see your doctor, and explain fully what you are experiencing. Hope this helps!

Answered 11/29/2019

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