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What Could Cause Prolonged Sickness With Varying Pulse Rate And Oxygen Saturation Levels?
My husband has been sick for 3 weeks. His normal resting pulse is mid 60 s but is now 98-104 and his o2 sat is 88-92. Week 1 he was given a Z-pack for infection, Week 2 he was given an inhaler and a chest x-ray (results were fine). He is normally very healthy, is 55, and 5 10 and 170 lbs.
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
Hello,
His symptoms could be related to the infection or a metabolic disorder. For this reason, I would recommend performing a resting ECG and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR, thyroid hormone levels).
From the other hand, tachycardia could be related to Z-pack or the inhaler adverse effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
His symptoms could be related to the infection or a metabolic disorder. For this reason, I would recommend performing a resting ECG and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR, thyroid hormone levels).
From the other hand, tachycardia could be related to Z-pack or the inhaler adverse effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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Hello There
After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that his oxygen levels are going low which is why he is having tachycardia and need treatment. It’s recommended for you to consult a physician or a pulmonologist for proper treatment
Hopefully this information will guide you properly.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that his oxygen levels are going low which is why he is having tachycardia and need treatment. It’s recommended for you to consult a physician or a pulmonologist for proper treatment
Hopefully this information will guide you properly.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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