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2021-05-10 13:31:02
My husband is covid positive nd he has continous cough. Plz prescribe some cough syrup or any diagnostic test???
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He requires evaluation by certified doctors. Check oxygen levels with pulse oximeter,at rest and aftrr 6minute walk , thrice daily oxygen levels should nt dip more than 5% Syrup ascoril d 10ml thrice daily Tab montek lc  at bed time
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check crp,d dimer levels ,complete blood picture   ct chest only after more than 5days since symptoms started
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follow under doctor supervision

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He can take Syrup Alex 5ml three times a day... Taking steam atleast two times a day can also help in relieving cough.
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If cough not getting relieved then should get chest xray done and consult a doctor.

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If he is having continuous cough you should immediately consult a doctor He might need further investigation and proper management
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Cough if persists beyond 5 days can be risky and might need hospital admission
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Take his condition seriously asking just for cough syrup wont help

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