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  • Female
  • 23 Years
  • 07/02/2025

Is it normal for an oximeter reading to jump between numbers, like sometimes it shows 95 and then just a few seconds later it's up to 98 or 97? Should I be worried about these fluctuations or is that just how these devices work?

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Dr. Dr Kareemulla Shaik

Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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yes it is normal

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