Pulmonologist Questions

Oxygen

I’m on supplemental oxygen and I got sick over the weekend and went to the doctor and was diagnosed with strep throat. I was wanting to can your oxygen drop while sick. Mine has been normal but since I been sick it’s running a little low. Is that normal

Female | 49 years old
Complaint duration: March 8
Medications: Atenonl furosemide potassium supplemental oxygen albutural
Conditions: Respiratory failure

1 Answer

Strep throat does not make your oxygen drop. There must be other reasons. Have further work up. Cxr, CT Scan, CoVID test etc