Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Key Takeaways If your oxygen level drops below 92%, seek medical help right away.Low oxygen can cause symptoms like chest pain, confusion, and shortness of ...

An SpO₂ reading of 94% is slightly below the usual range for a healthy adult at sea level. A pulmonologist explains what can cause the reading, when to repeat it and when medical attention is needed.

First, pause and take a deep breath. When we breathe in, our lungs fill with oxygen, which is distributed to our red blood cells for transportation throughout our bodies. Our bodies need a lot of ...

As we witness the rising cases of COVID variants gaining a number again with every passing day, people are again focusing on being safe and secured by keeping themselves healthy. To keep a regular ...

Anything below that requires medical consultation. For patients with COPD or type-2 respiratory failure, carbon dioxide ...

A study led by Johns Hopkins University researchers suggests that the use of pulse oximeters in hospitalized COVID-19 patients often overestimated true arterial oxygen saturation (SaO 2), especially ...