- Male
- 60 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm trying to understand the corona severity score which is out of 40. Could you explain what that means? Like, what's considered a normal score for someone with COVID? I'm concerned about what these numbers indicate for a patient's condition.
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View allI'm curious about something that's been happening to me. When I use my oximeter, my SpO2 starts at 99 for about 10-15 seconds, but then it drops to 90 or even 88. I don't have any symptoms like breathing issues, my heart rate is around 68, and I'm not taking any medication right now. What could be causing my SpO2 to drop like that?
The fluctuation in your SpO2 readings, dropping from 99% to 90-88% without symptoms, could be due to various factors, including poor circulation, cold hands, movement, or sensor accuracy issues; however, given your normal heart rate and lack of symptoms, it's essential to consult a pulmonologist to rule out any underlying conditions, such as sleep apnea, pulmonary embolism, or cardiac issues, and to determine if further evaluation or testing is necessary.
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I've noticed a little blood in my sputum when I clear my throat in the morning. I don't have any breathing problems, but I've had a cold for about three days. Should I be worried about this?
That could be normal capillary bleed no need to worry as there is history of cold also,it's negligible.
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Is my x-ray normal? I've been dealing with this constant phlegm and cough that keeps coming and going. Plus, my lymph nodes are swollen. Should I be worried?
check for tuberculosis
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