Are Normal Oxygen Levels?

Your blood oxygen level is measured as a percentage—95 to 100 percent is considered normal. “If oxygen levels are below 88 percent, that is a cause for concern,” said Christian Bime, MD, a critical care medicine specialist with a focus in pulmonology at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson.

What is the recovery time for patients with severe COVID-19 that require oxygen?

For the 15% of infected individuals who develop moderate to severe COVID-19 and are admitted to the hospital for a few days and require oxygen, the average recovery time ranges between three to six weeks.

Are COVID-19 patients that are suffering from hypoxia at a higher risk?

Yes. Around 80% of people with COVID-19 will have only mild disease. Once we see a drop in the oxygen level, that puts them at a higher risk of developing complications. These are the individuals who will be put on supplemental oxygen and they are the ones most likely to be hospitalized and monitored.