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2021-04-29 18:25:49
My father is having cough since 5 days. We have done covid test and results yet to come. He is coughing even he is taking medication for cough and antibiotics. Now since 3 days he is not eating proper and says he can't swallow and if he swallows, more cough comes out even with drinking water. Please suggest how to control this and he is very scared to go hospital in this covid time. Please suggest
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Needs prescription. Would provide on online video consultation.

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Symptoms are suggestive of Covid..Get your RT PCR report as soon as possible and start vivid medication..check oxygen saturation level..Besides gargle with betadine will help

Answered2021-04-29 22:35:05

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