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what causes low oxygen levels in the elderly?: Same as adults: Any disease which can cause low oxygen saturation in a
However, healthy elderly will not manifest with low oxygen levels unless there is underlying lung disease(ie emphysema) or an illness(ie pneumonia). If one is bedbound, there maybe less useable lung space, and lower oxygen levels may occur.
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What would be the cause for hypoxia in 41 yr old, tested oxygen sat., went down to 78 while sleeping, took sleep study test doesn't seem to be apnea? A doctor has provided 1 answer A member asked:
what causes low oxygen levels after surgery?: Atelectasis: Sometimes, there can be parts of the lung not fully infla
In a person who is elderly, what causes rises and falls in oxygen saturation? How serious is a 81% oxygen saturation reading on room air combined with a po2 of 46 mmhg? Could it be an indication that death is imminent in an elderly person? At what level does having a lower o2 saturation become possibly harmful?
"my mother has pneumonia and her lungs are also traumatized by a recent colonscopy, her po2 is 61. her oxygen saturation drops to 49 every now and then it comes back to 80,s and 90,s. she also had a cardiac arrest 2 days ago due to hypoxia. what to do?" Answered by Dr. Andrew Seibert: : It sounds as though your mother needs to be in a hospital, perhaps e...
Various: If you have an active infection or other inflammatory process in your lungs, you may still be short of breath. If your oxygen saturation while wearing oxygen is below 90%, you may need higher flow or a different delivery system. Check with your doctor.
Can being in low oxygen saturation levels for over 40 years cause osteoarthritis? Will panic normally cause sudden drop in oxygen saturation levels? With sudden pulse of 144, oximeter went from 95% to 83%. Is that a normal reaction? How do I get my oxygen saturation level up? Why can't i breath but my oxygen saturation level is good?
What causes low oxygen levels in the elderly? A doctor has provided 1 answer. A member asked: