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  • 22/01/2025

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I've noticed that my oxygen saturation was between 99 to 100 before I got COVID. Even though I just had a mild case with some cold and fever for a day and a mild cough, my SpO2 dropped to 95-96 now. I'm wondering why this happened and how long it might take for it to get back to normal. Could you help me understand this?

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Dr. Dr Kareemulla Shaik

Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Normal, nothing to worry ok.

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