or just a local doctor if the symptoms warrant it, double checking is a good thing.
I don't think raising min to 9 will change anything there. It still may help your apnea, but that may have taken a backseat for a while.
The way spo2 can be inaccurately measured, is something to take onboard too
https://www.amperordirect.com/pc/c-puls ... tions.html
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide molecules, even in a small amount, can attach to the patient's hemoglobin replacing oxygen molecules. A pulse oximeter cannot distinguish the differences and the reading will show the total saturation level of oxygen and carbon monoxide. If 15% of hemoglobin has carbon monoxide and 80% has oxygen, the reading would be 95%.
This can be dangerous. A pulse oximeter should not be used on people with smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heavy cigarette smoking.
Any clues to why my oxygen is so low based on sleepyhead?
Re: Any clues to why my oxygen is so low based on sleepyhead?
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