'Silent Hypoxics': Docs warn of coronavirus link to mysterious low oxygen symptoms

Antibody testing can determine if a person’s blood shows signs of COVID-19 exposure.Dr. Sunny Jha, a University of Southern California anesthesiologist, recently treated a man in his 60s who tested positive for COVID-19. Since the disease is known to attack the lungs, Jha tested the man's oxygen levels, though the man said he didn't have any breathing problems or any other sign of low oxygen.

A nurse wearing personal protective equipment , tends to a COVID-19 patient in a Stamford Hospital intensive care unit , April 24, 2020 in Stamford, Conn.It's a condition that doctors say some at-risk people may be able to detect early with the help of a cheap, at-home device called a pulse oximeter, thoughthat healthy people without underlying medical conditions should not rush out to buy the commercially available devices.

"It's hard to believe what's in front of you at times. There is this subset of COVID patients where I don't believe my eyes," Moon said.Doctors said they're concerned about people going too long with low oxygen levels, because it can cause debilitating complications in critical bodily functions. A single number may be indicative of a problem, he said, but doctors should look more holistically at the patient's lung function and clinical picture to see how the coronavirus might have affected them.

While hospital and medical-grade devices are more expensive, at-home versions can be purchased for around $50 and are generally believed to be accurate to within two to five percentage points depending on the brand, according to pulmonoligists with whom ABC News spoke.But doctors also urged caution when it comes to at-home use. First, those who do not already have respiratory issues don't need one to monitor for early signs of COVID-19, experts said.

chrismartenson Yet another example of hypoxia not related to lung function -- coronavirus interfering with blood hemoglobin? COVIDー19 coronavirus

Slow news day for CBS? Any coverage of real life hero’s is always good, no matter the network. Stay safe.

interesting info

Irresponsible

Happy, not silent. Term already set.

What’s up with CDC deciding not to keep records of the flu during covid 19 scare You should be reporting this inflated Covid 19s

abc3340 Of course. Since we aren’t seeing any tangible results of the pandemic, now the news says we can’t even trust our own senses to know if we feel ok.

That’s what Dr. cameronks said I’m glad they’re listening.

Wow!

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These constant 'doc now says' articles are irresponsible but nothing sells clicks like fear.

Here we go. More what-ifs and what-will-bes and silent bogeymen. Bwahahahahaha! Fearmonger, fearmonger, fearmonger to keep you locked-up and locked-in. Aren't you fed up with this shit already? 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀

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Is this what causes clotting problems, blood gases are crazy?

this virus is so weird

For all the lies you tell! May your ratings drop into the abyss! True assholes for deception- you make the American people sick!

I measured my ex-husband's levels days ago...88. Breathing exercises brought him quickly to 96. Mine were similar but due to exercise induced asthma. We likely had it weeks ago and not now. It's important to consider long term irreversible lung/heart damage if you are infected.

It's seems like once u end up in the emergency room because of this virus your condition gets worse ,it's like it speeds up the virus in your system

I’ve read that this is because of a cytokine “storm.” Inflammation can be began controlled to a degree by zinc alone. I took zinc when I had the virus and feel it helped me get well again. Look up cytokine storm and how zinc can alleviate inflammation.

We must defeat corona!

This disease is a damn cluster-fuck!

that's why ventilators aint no cure

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