We have been on vacation and my 3year old daughter developed a cough and a fever. We just got home this evening and as soon as we walked in the door I tested her oxygen with our %SpO2 (pulse oxcimeter, my 9 year old has really bad asthma) level. It ranged around 89-91%. She is sleeping now in our recliner while I am on the couch constantly watching her oxygen level fall. It has been sitting at 83 for a while. Should I wake her up and take her to the ER or just take her to our doctor first thing in the morning??? It is 3:09am here currently, what should I do??? Tracie
Thank you for the question Tracie. Your concern for the younger one is understandable. Her O2 level while she was awake was normal, and now also it is within normal range. Quite possibly this is because of shallow breathing during sleep. It is advisable to keep a watch and if the fluctuation is not going down you may wait, If she is comfortable then take it easy. If it keeps declining then take her to ER.