Question 1

What should a person's oxygen saturation level be in the morning right after waking up? My dad's SPO2 is generally above 92 throughout the day, but it seems to dip to around 87 in the morning. Is this something normal, or should I be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Its not normal,check his pulmonary functions,it might be falling even more during night soo,visit Pulmonologist for evaluation and follow up.

Question 2

I've been dealing with tuberculosis and have been on medication consistently. I'm really curious, how long does it usually take for these TB tablets to fully dissolve and be absorbed in my body?

Accepted Answer

ATT is advised for atleast 6 months to the patient.

Question 3

I'm really worried about some chest pain I've been having. It's there when I breathe deeply, move my neck, or even press on the area, and it all seems to start from the straight back. This has been going on for the past 2 years and I just don't know ...

Accepted Answer

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

Question 4

My daughter has been dealing with a cold for the last three weeks, and just recently, over the past two days, I've noticed tiny black particles coming from her runny nose. She has also had a fever three times this month. Right now, she's only showing...

Accepted Answer

take a course of antibiotic and start saline nasal drops

Question 5

I'm having trouble breathing fully, like I can't completely expand my lungs or part of them isn't getting enough oxygen. I find myself waiting to yawn to feel like Im finally getting enough air. This happened last year too, and the doctor said it was...

Accepted Answer

do chest xray and consult physician

Question 6

I'm curious and a bit worried about something that's been happening. Whenever I cough, I notice a clear liquid, almost like saliva, coming from my mouth. It's got this salty-sweet taste to it. It's not discolored like yellow or green, just clear, but...

Accepted Answer

it might be due to some infection ,try syrup ascoril

What should a person's oxygen saturation level be in the morning right after waking up? My dad's SPO2 is generally above 92 throughout the day, but it seems to dip to around 87 in the morning. Is this something normal, or should I be concerned?

What should a person's oxygen saturation level be in the morning right after waking up? My dad's SPO2 is generally above 92 throughout the day, but it seems to dip to around 87 in the morning. Is this something normal, or should I be concerned?

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