Author: Shirley

  • Backpacking with Sleep Apnea – What You Gotta to Know?

    Backpacking with Sleep Apnea – What You Gotta to Know?

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    There’s something very therapeutic about unplugging and hiking through nature. The 2017 American Camper Report found that 40.5 million Americans go camping at least once a year. And of those Americans, they camped an average of 14.5 days per person. But getting outdoors can be difficult for people who suffer from sleep apnea. The American…

  • What is the Best Finger Pulse Oximeter?

    What is the Best Finger Pulse Oximeter?

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    Are you looking for a device that will help you keep track of your oxygen saturation level (SpO2) and pulse rate? Finger pulse oximeters are extraordinarily convenient and easy-to-use devices for monitoring your SpO2 and pulse. Whether you have a health condition where these need to be monitored regularly or if you’re an athlete tracking…

  • Interpreting Overnight Oximetry Readings

    Interpreting Overnight Oximetry Readings

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    For those of you with an overnight pulse oximeter you know that one of the highlights of these devices are the readings that get conveniently sent to your phone or computer. The app or software organizes your overnight oximetry readings for you and creates tables and graphs all for you to share with your physician.…

  • Best 5+ Pulse Oximeter for Sleep Apnea

    Best 5+ Pulse Oximeter for Sleep Apnea

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    Do you have sleep apnea and worry about your oxygen levels dropping below normal while you sleep? If this is you, an overnight pulse oximeter is an excellent device that will help you track your oxygen and make sure your CPAP is working as best as it can for you. For this review, I conducted…

  • Mastering the Art of Reading a Pulse Oximeter: Your Health Monitoring Handbook

    Mastering the Art of Reading a Pulse Oximeter: Your Health Monitoring Handbook

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    So, you just bought a fingertip pulse oximeter, huh? Congrats! But now, the real adventure begins. You’ve unboxed this sleek little gadget, with its mysterious numbers and blinking lights, and you’re probably thinking, “How the heck do I use this thing?” Don’t worry; you’re not alone. We’ve all been there – feeling like a confused…

  • Is the InnovO Pulse Oximeter FDA Approved? Let’s Find Out!

    Is the InnovO Pulse Oximeter FDA Approved? Let’s Find Out!

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    So, I was at the doctor’s office the other day getting my annual check-up, and they asked me to put on one of those pulse oximeter things on my finger. You know, the little clip that measures your oxygen levels? Well, I’m a curious person by nature, so I asked the nurse what brand it…

  • Which Zacurate Oximeter is Best?

    Which Zacurate Oximeter is Best?

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    So, a few months ago I was feeling super under the weather. Like, I couldn’t even get out of bed, my nose was running like a faucet, and I had a cough that would make a donkey jealous. I was convinced I had the coronavirus, so I went to get tested. Turns out, I didn’t…