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Old 03-21-2020, 03:27 PM
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You could have the coronavirus before the oxygenation saturation level in your blood is affected. People with certain underlying health issues can already have low oxygen levels in their blood. How about using a thermometer to monitor your temperature if you are not feeling well and take it from there. In a healthy person, you're going to be pretty sick by the time your O2 Sat is measuring low as a result of coronavirus. I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist. The gang on Fox News also said that this was all a hoax. Dr. Fauci is the only doctor on TV that I would take advice from.

Just heard something on TV by a Doc that is so simple and easy to help us all during this crazy virus....go to Amazon now and buy a cheap (I got one for $25) PULSE OXIMETER READER FOR YOUR FINGER! Then, if you have some symptoms you are concerned about, you quickly take the pulse oxygenation reading and KNOW immediately if this is potentially virus related. He said if you call any medical screener with symptoms but can tell them that your oxygenation levels are within normal limits, that we can all avoid unnecessary waits to see a Doc, and potential exposure while there. They have them for both adults and peds available on Amazon now)...who knows how quickly they might sell out. Good luck all![/QUOTE]

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