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Breathless after walking but spo2 95

2021-05-07 12:32:27
My mom aged 45 have covid, she is suffering from pneumonia like symptoms, her cough is not getting out, soar throat, she is feeling breathless in morning and after walking but spo2 is maintained her saturation is 95-96. Do I need to worry. Should I get and xray done?
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Answered2021-05-07 12:50:45

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Do HRCT of chest and find out the CT score Based on the score treatment depends Because she is having breathlessness there might be chances of developing pneumonia So HRCT is best to grade pneumonia

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Consult your family doctor as soon as possible. If saturation goes below 94 then patient might need admission. Monitor her oxygen saturation properly.

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Spo2 is good… she is in category mild …
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Get d-dimer done ..
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Take rest .. sleep in prone position( abdomen facing bed,back facing roof) or left side Do breathing exercises..

Answered2021-05-07 12:38:38

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Yes , get a chest x Ray done, and start medications for her, as her oxygen saturation is normal, there is nothing to worry, once the medicines are started , she will be fine in 10 days

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