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So, I had the High Altitude Simulation Test and it was "normal." So, why did my O2 sat hit 88% on flight to FL, and 90% on flight back?

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Rochester, MN

My hands got too cold for additional readings... Doesn't make a lot of sense to me????

September 19
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A myPHteam Member

Hi JaneFisher2. Were you symptomatic? I live at 5000+ feet altitude and my O2 sat often measures below 90%, but I don't feel symptoms. Also, your cold hands may have given inaccurate measurements.

September 19
A myPHteam Member

Wow. Scottsdale is 1800. Very easy to breathe here.

September 20
A myPHteam Member

Yes Heather, Santa Fe is 7(Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators) ft elevation. Albuquerque is 4900-5300 ft and our Sandia Mountain is about 10,000 ft.

September 20
A myPHteam Member

Next appointment is Dec. Have to wait for an answer...

September 22
A myPHteam Member

Jane: I didn’t realize ABQ was at such a high elevation. Is Santa Fe as well?

September 20

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