Is the Nighttime Oxygen Monitoring of Smartwatches Accurate? How to Self-Check at Home Without Tools Against Abnormal Symptoms?

[Image] “My child bought me a smartwatch that claims to measure blood oxygen levels while I sleep, but I found that the values it reports are higher than those from a medical pulse oximeter. How reliable are these results?” In the “Breathing Watch” discussion group, Ms. Zhao, a patient with COPD, raised a question that … Read more

Are People Turning to Smartwatches After Blood Oxygen Meters Sell Out?

Are People Turning to Smartwatches After Blood Oxygen Meters Sell Out?

This article is reprinted with permission fromChina News Weekly(ID: Chinanewsweekly)Author: Meng QianBlood oxygen meters are sold out.Many e-commerce platforms show that blood oxygen meters are “out of stock,” or require reservations for purchase, or customers must wait a long time for delivery after placing an order. Meanwhile, the prices of blood oxygen meters available on … Read more

Are Smartwatches, Bands, and Apps Reliable for Measuring Blood Oxygen Levels? Expert Response

Are Smartwatches, Bands, and Apps Reliable for Measuring Blood Oxygen Levels? Expert Response

Recently, the issue of “silent hypoxia” among some elderly individuals after contracting COVID-19 has drawn attention, leading to a surge in demand for pulse oximeters. Some consumers have also purchased smartwatches and bands with blood oxygen monitoring functions, and some have even used apps and mini-programs to monitor their blood oxygen levels. In response, Sha … Read more