What is the first sign of hypoxia?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Change in color of your skin ranging from blue to red

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I'm experiencing some breathlessness when I'm walking or climbing stairs to the second floor, especially after coming home from work. My oxygen level drops to 90 for about 30 seconds to a minute before it goes back to normal. I also had a CRP test done, and the result was 15.6 mgL. Is this a normal level? What could be happening with my body?

do covid test

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I'm really concerned about my momshe's 64 and dealing with CKD stage 2. We've just found out she has post-COVID fibrosis. Is there any way to cure or reverse it? And are there specific anti-fibrotic meds she can eat? What kind of symptoms should we be on the lookout for? Please let me know.

yes it can be cured. there will be symptoms like breathlessness cough

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I'm really worried about bronchitis and I'm trying to understand the different sounds a doctor would hear through a stethoscope, like ronchi, wheezing, or crackles. Could you explain what these sounds mean and how they're related to bronchitis? Would be really great if you could help me out with this.

yes,visit your foe appropriate management

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