Blood Oxygen

Blood Oxygen level is the amount of oxygen circulating in the bloodstream. The body closely maintains a properly balanced blood oxygen saturation level of at least 90%. If it falls below this you can become hypoxemic, and your cells, tissues and organs will suffer malnourishment overall reducing quality of life, skeletal muscle function, and  producing symptoms of chronic lung disease. It is important to monitor blood oxygen levels to detect any medical problems such as asthma, heart disease, lung disease, COPD, Pneumonia, or sleep apnea, and prevent bodily damage. An Pulse Oximetry Test or Arterial Blood Gas Test can determine if saturation is at a healthy percentage.