My brother has COVID-19 and started taking Medrol tablets after his oxygen levels dropped to 90% and his inflammation level (CRP) was high at 58; now that his fever is gone, his CRP has dropped to 30, and his daytime oxygen is mostly stable between 94% and 96%, should we be concerned that his oxygen levels still briefly drop to 91% or 92% in the early morning, and what steps should we take next? | Apollo Pharmacy

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My brother has COVID-19 and started taking Medrol tablets after his oxygen levels dropped to 90% and his inflammation level (CRP) was high at 58; now that his fever is gone, his CRP has dropped to 30, and his daytime oxygen is mostly stable between 94% and 96%, should we be concerned that his oxygen levels still briefly drop to 91% or 92% in the early morning, and what steps should we take next?

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My brother has COVID-19 and started taking Medrol tablets after his oxygen levels dropped to 90% and his inflammation level (CRP) was high at 58; now that his fever is gone, his CRP has dropped to 30, and his daytime oxygen is mostly stable between 94% and 96%, should we be concerned that his oxygen levels still briefly drop to 91% or 92% in the early morning, and what steps should we take next?

Asked by Male, 48 · 27 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

27 days ago

Brief early morning drops to 91% or 92% are common as breathing slows during sleep, but they still require close monitoring. Please encourage him to sleep on his stomach (proning) or side, practice deep breathing exercises, and stay hydrated. Most importantly, do not stop or change his Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose without consulting his doctor, as steroids must be tapered safely. Contact his healthcare provider to discuss these morning readings and plan the next steps. Seek immediate medical attention if his oxygen consistently drops below 90% or if he struggles to breathe.

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My brother has COVID-19 and started taking Medrol tablets after his oxygen levels dropped to 90% and his inflammation level (CRP) was high at 58; now that his fever is gone, his CRP has dropped to 30, and his daytime oxygen is mostly stable between 94% and 96%, should we be concerned that his oxygen levels still briefly drop to 91% or 92% in the early morning, and what steps should we take next?

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