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Wildly fluctuating O2 levels

Lung Health | Last Active: Dec 3 5:39pm | Replies (126)
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@cheryden54

Following this thread, for the final report. VERY SIMILAR situation. I live at high elevation, so 88 on the oximeter is acceptable. Daytime #'s have always been 92-96.
6 weeks ago, viral cough dropped me to 88, 87, 86, continuing to 78. Tested negative for Covid, NO OTHER SYMPTOMS, just a cough. In the meantime, sleep study revealed need for CPAP. I was shocked. Recovery from viral cough came slowly, and numbers increased equally slowly. Here's the similar part: Now WILDLY fluctuating from 72-98.
I have already learned a LOT in this thread. Awaiting updates!

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karensuea | @karensuea | Feb 16 7:21pm

I can relate for sure. I'm in the mountains of Colorado and the Drs. seems to be ok with 88 for me also. I too have a wildly fluctuating pulse ox the same range as yours. As soon as it gets to a number above 90 that I feel comfortable with, it will drop usually to 82 and then rise and fall between 82-85 and then slowly rise to 92-93 and then back down again. I don't know what to think. Currently using supplemental oxygen.

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