Which type of doctor diagnoses and treats hypoxia

arachnids

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Posted 10/30/2017 10:12 AM (GMT 0)

Ok I need to know which type of specialist doctor diagnoses and treats hypoxia and related issues.

Your help is appreciated.

straydog

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Posted 10/30/2017 1:54 PM (GMT 0)

I say a pulmonary specialist, hypoxia is a result of not getting enough oxygen. Have you been dx'd with this?

arachnids

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Posted 10/30/2017 3:00 PM (GMT 0)

Thank you.

I have some problems similar to hypoxia.Not diagnosed yet.

Post Edited (arachnids) : 10/30/2017 9:57:13 AM (GMT-6)

straydog

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Posted 10/30/2017 5:26 PM (GMT 0)

A, you can buy a pulse oximeter at any drug store which will measure your oxygen level. What type of symptoms are you having?

arachnids

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Posted 10/30/2017 6:10 PM (GMT 0)

I have fatigue.I have breathless feeling.Cant do much physically intensive work without getting tired ,Etc.Yes these can be other disease's symptoms too.But I have a hunch it's something related with hypoxia.

gumby44

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Posted 10/31/2017 1:36 AM (GMT 0)

It could be anemia. Have you had lab tests done?

arachnids

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Posted 10/31/2017 6:35 AM (GMT 0)

No tests are done.I was actually not sure which doctor to visit.So that's why I opened this thread.

gumby44

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Posted 10/31/2017 1:06 PM (GMT 0)

If you have a primary care doctor that's where you should start.

arachnids

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Posted 10/31/2017 2:12 PM (GMT 0)

ok thanks.

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