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Coping with the Coronavirus Pandemic

Pulse oximeters can help monitor those with COVID-19—here’s where to buy one

Courtney Campbell
Reviewed.com
Pulse oximeters are often used to gauge symptoms of respiratory illnesses.

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If you or a family member gets COVID-19, you'll want to have some necessary supplies at home like a thermometer, tissues, and fever reducers. In addition to these items, you also might want to consider getting a pulse oximeter, too.

These medical devices attach to the finger to measure oxygen saturation in the blood. When we covered pulse oximeters in the past, experts told us that oxygen saturation can be a gauge for reduced lung capacity, a common symptom of the coronavirus. 

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can cause lung complications that deplete oxygen levels in the body, as stated by Johns Hopkins Medicine. If an oximeter shows that one's oxygen saturation is low, this could be a sign to take your loved one for medical attention. According to the Mayo Clinic, oxygen saturation below 90 percent is considered hypoxic, meaning there is a lower level of oxygen than is needed in the blood.  

If you're considering getting a pulse oximeter, you can have one shipped directly to your door and most can be purchased with pre-tax money from your FSA or HSA account. While pulse oximeters are relatively easy to find right now, with coronavirus cases rising across the country they may be in short supply soon. 

Below, you'll find highly-rated pulse oximeters based on reviews and from reputable sellers from Amazon, Walmart, the FSA Store, and more. And remember—although it's not entirely necessary for everyone, a pulse oximeter could help give you peace of mind.

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Where to buy oximeters

Walmart

CVS

Walgreens

FSA Store 

Amazon

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