Why might i need Pulse Oximetry?

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1. To see if there is enough oxygen in the blood. 
2. How well lung medicines are working
3. Ability to handle increased activity levels
4. Moments when breathing stops during sleep (sleep apnea)
5. Check the health of a person with any condition that affects blood oxygen levels, such as:

• Heart attack  
• Heart failure 
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Anemia  
• Lung cancer 
• Asthma  
• Pneumonia

Your healthcare provider may have other reasons to advise pulse oximetry.