How dangerous is low oxygen levels?

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asked Aug 25, 2020 in Other- Health by patelx (300 points)
How dangerous is low oxygen levels?

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answered Aug 25, 2020 by Gracy (149,380 points)
Low oxygen levels can be dangerous if the oxygen levels in your body get way too low.

The normal oxygen level reading should be between and in a range of 75 to 100 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg)

If your oxygen level drops slightly below that level then there's likely not a serious health issue and you likely have nothing to worry about.

But when your oxygen levels get way too low then it can cause serious health issues and may even cause death and brain damage.

If you think your oxygen levels are too low then you need to see a doctor or go to urgent care for treatment to get your oxygen levels back up.

You may need to use oxygen to breathe properly if your oxygen levels drop way too low or stay too low.

Oxygen levels can sometimes drop a little which is normal but they should not drop a whole lot.

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