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What Could Be The Reason For Drop In Oxygen Level?

My oxygen level dropped from 98 to 94 and I am concerned. I was diagnosed with AFib in 2011, but otherwise I am a very healthy, active 68 year old who drinks 1-2 glasses of wine/day, eats a very healthy diet and does aerobic ex. 3/week plus Pilates 1/week. Why did it go down? I do feel that I am not able to work out as hard as I used to a few years ago. My Doc said my lungs sound clear and my heart beat strong, but doesn't know why the drop.
Wed, 19 Feb 2014
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Hi,Welcome to Health care magic forum.
At this age, people will have a some atherosclerosis, and some alviolar closure and a degree of anemia.
I advise you to consult a chest physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Take more of green leafy vegetables,pulses,sprouts,and protein rich foods to have blood,general health and resistance against infections.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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What Could Be The Reason For Drop In Oxygen Level?

Hi,Welcome to Health care magic forum. At this age, people will have a some atherosclerosis, and some alviolar closure and a degree of anemia. I advise you to consult a chest physician for diagnosis and treatment. Take more of green leafy vegetables,pulses,sprouts,and protein rich foods to have blood,general health and resistance against infections. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.