04-24-2020, 03:31 PM
(04-24-2020, 10:48 AM)michaelsean Wrote: I think if you are relatively healthy, anything under 95 should be looked into. I’m sure Breech can give us some insight.
You’re right, 95 and above is normal. If your oxygen level drops below 90 you won’t need a pulse oximeter because you will definitely feel short of breath. That’s someone with severe pneumonia, an asthma attack, or a life long smoker with a COPD flare up. If it’s that low you need an evaluation in the ER to determine the cause and if you need to be admitted.
Most people feel short of breath if it dips to 93.
I think a pulse oximeter a better tool to help determine how severe someone’s shortness of breath is and their response to treatment. But, your body will let you know if you’re short of breath or not.
