Pulse oximeters can help detect early signs of COVID-19, pneumonia

You can use these devices at home to find out if your lungs are getting enough oxygen

As the numbers of coronavirus cases in San Antonio and Bexar County continue to rise, many are wondering if the symptoms they’re having are COVID-19 too.

Many who test positive learn they actually have pneumonia and didn’t realize it until it’s very hard for them to catch their breath.

Ursula Pari shows us a small medical device you can buy and use at home, to find out if your lungs are getting the oxygen they need.

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About the Author

Ursula Pari has been a staple of television news in Texas at KSAT 12 News since 1996 and a veteran of broadcast journalism for more than 30 years.

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