Pulsoximeters: Track your oxygen levels and heart rate.
Learn how Long COVID can affect your oxygen levels, brain and heart, and find resources to help you track your levels so you can discuss concerns with your doctors.
Why monitoring your oxygen is important
COVID interferes with cardiac and pulmonary function in several ways:
• Inflammation of the nerves that control the lungs and heart.
• Hypoxic (lack of oxygent) damage to the area of the brain that regulates cardiac and pulmonary function, especially for those that experience post COVID headaches.
• Blood vessel inflammation.
• Lung infections like pneumonia.
• Lung damage like fibrosis or scarring.
• Impaired lung function related to allergies, asthma, reactive airway, COPD, or shortness of breath.
• Microclotting / blood clots.
• Strokes / mini strokes.
• High ferritin levels.
• Chronic physical (like illness) or mental stress.
Understanding oxygen saturations
In a healthy adult, we expect to see oxygen saturation levels (O2 sats) between 97-100%, and definitely 95% or higher. When oxygen levels consistently hover around 90% or lower it can cause symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, dementia, confusion, memory issues, cloudiness, dizziness, elevated heart rates, depression, anxiety or a sense of doom.
Monitoring your oxygen levels daily can give you information to share and discuss with your doctor(s). Treatment can be as simple as antihistamines, or as complex as supplemental oxygen. There are also options like respiratory muscle training with The BREATHER, or breathwork - slow deep breathing you can do anytime to bring more oxygen into your lungs and blood stream.
The covidCAREgroup clinical team reviewed Amazon products for quality, customer satisfaction, accessibility, product features, and cost. Find options you can easily use at home to start monitoring your oxygen levels then discuss concerns with your doctor. You can find additional options through the links below.
Two ways to monitor your oxygen levels
Finger Tip Pulse Oximeter
A fingertip pulse oximeter (or pulsoximeter) is an inexpensive, easy to use tool to help you track data about your oxygen levels. You can find these devices in pharmacies anywhere. The basic models are the most affordable option on the market. The best models come with an app to track your data. They can also be used without the app to spot check your sats.
Brand: HIHBI rated 4.7/5 stars on Amazon
Pulse oximeter, blood oxygen meter finger (SpO2) with Plethysmograph and Perfusion Index, portable OLED color display and battery included.
Free APP for Android& iOS: This oxygen meter finger pulse oximeter automatically updates data to your phone in real-time, and store the data for up to 90days. Only synchronize and store data while opening the APP.
Portable & one click use - Light-weight, only 43g without batteries. This pulse oximeter fingertip is ideal for use during sports activities such as mountain climbing, running, biking, etc.
Oximeter finger with pulse for age 3 and above - Smart design allows for a range of finger sizes to fit into the finger chamber, designed with latex free silicone material.
Sports enthusiasts - This finger oxygen monitor is suitable for mountain climbers, skiers, bikers, aviators. This device is for sports and aviation use only. You should only use oximeter before or after exercise and remain stationary while the pulse oximeter measure your pulse and SpO2.
Accessories - oxygen monitor *1, user manual*1, AAA battery*2. This finger pulse oximeter comes with 30-days money back guarantee and 1 year after-sale support, all you need to do is to contact our customer support. We will respond within 12 hours normally.
Wearable Pulse Oximeter
Another valuable option for more severe cases is a wearable pulse oximeter. This tool would be valuable for severe symptoms like progressive Long COVID symptoms like vibrations, trembling, speech / vision / hearing issues, pain, brain fog. An easy way to determine if you are at risk of severe hypoxic organ damage is to observe whether your symptoms are getting worse. If they are staying the same or improving, even slightly, you may not be as vulnerable as those who keep getting sicker and have worsening symptoms.
This option is more expensive, but alerts you when your sats drop dangerously low, putting you at risk of brain damage. This type of monitor straps to your thumb and wrist and gives you continuous feedback and alerts you when your sats drop, even when you sleep.
Brand: Wearpulse Rated 4.3/5 stars on Amazon
Easy to Use: One click to start. Monitor your blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate accurately , real-time readings display on the device.
Works with ViHealth APP for multi-user management, settings of reminder threshold and more. Easily view real-time SPO2 and pulse rate and automatically save them. Compatible with IOS & Android.
Keep and manage your records on ViHealth App and O2 Insight Pro Software for free. Detailed PDF/CSV/Binary reports can be provided for sharing.
Up to 72 hours of use after being fully charged to track your O2 value and PR day and night.
The adjustable threshold buzzer and vibration in the device will remind you when the O2 levels or pulse rate exceeds the threshold your preset.
Keep the latest 4 sets of 10 hours data in the device and automatically sync and store in the APP, once them connected.
Comfortable wearing with the soft wrist monitor and patented ring sensor avoid falling off and won't make your finger numb. Suitable for all day wear.
NOTE: This is not considered a medical device for insurance purposes. This device was developed for Sports and Aviation use. Tracked data would be for reference only as a discussion point with your doctor.
Brand: Wellue - Rated 4.6/5 stars on Amazon with 7,000+ reviews
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