Pulmonologist Questions

Respiratory

I been sick with strep I’m on antibiotics and I’m also on oxygen therapy u. I’m just trying to find out why it’s dropping

Female | 49 years old
Complaint duration: Two days
Medications: Atenonal fursomide potassium
Conditions: Respiratory failure

1 Answer

Pulmonologist
your oxygen level can drop if you have pneumonia that is worsening, or if you have lots of fluids in your body (you take furosemide). I recommend going to Hospital and get CXR. It also can be due to unrelated problem like PE