Can an Oximeter Help Detect COVID-19 at Home? | Houston …

Q: Is a pulse oximeter helpful in catching COVID-19 early? Dr. Connolly: The new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 enters the body through the respiratory system, causing direct injury to a person’s lungs via inflammation and pneumonia — both of which can negatively impact how well oxygen is transferred into the bloodstream.

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