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A pulse oximeter on a finger showing a normal SpO2 reading of 97% and a pulse of 72.

Pulse Oximetry: What Your Numbers Really Mean (Beyond the Basics)

The Health Knowledge Base6 months ago3 months ago09 mins

That little clip-on device has become a household staple. You slip it on your finger, wait a few seconds, and two numbers appear: one for your blood oxygen and one for your pulse. You know that 98% is “good” and a low number is “bad,” but what does it all really mean? A pulse oximeter…

A collection of five at-home lung monitoring tools: pulse oximeter, peak flow meter, spirometer, smartwatch, and symptom journal."

At-Home Lung Monitoring: 5 Tools to Track Your Respiratory Health

The Health Knowledge Base7 months ago3 months ago09 mins

Managing a chronic lung condition like asthma or COPD can feel like a constant guessing game. Is that cough just a tickle, or the start of a flare-up? Is your shortness of breath normal, or a sign you need to adjust your treatment? The uncertainty ends when you have data. While nothing replaces a doctor’s…