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Covid damage lung

2023-06-16 04:48:35
I have attached my x ray film I had covid in first wave Can someone tell me how much my lungs are damaged in covid approximately 5% or 10%
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kindly discuss for your concern.

Answered2023-06-30 10:36:41

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2023-06-16 13:44:26

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. 

Answered2023-06-16 11:03:17

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The extent of damage to the lungs is not assessed by plain X ray chest. It is assessed by HRCT. Please get an HRCT done if you are really interested in finding the extent of damage to the lungs.

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Kindly consult.....

Answered2023-06-17 11:26:14

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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You need further evaluation.

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HRCT WITH PFT WILL HELP YOU TO KNOW THE EXTENT

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Hrct or pet scan will show it.. xray will not show anything

Answered2023-06-16 05:21:03

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You should do high resolution contrast CT scan of chest to make more evaluation of lung .
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Don't worry about damage. You should follow good life style as take plenty of fluid and take less spicy and fatty foods and don't smoke and don't take sugar and it's byproduct and do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation.
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You should keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.

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Are you having any breathlessness, cough,? You can do a HRCT lung to see if any damage to lungs due to covid

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Needs a CT Thorax for assessment of lung damage.
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kindly consult pulmonologist

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