Covid doubt

2021-04-14 16:24:06
Is it possible that someone suffering with fever has 88 oxygen level at 6:30 PM can have 98 at 7:30 PM...(done with oximeter at home n oximeter at hospital) ...after how many days we are suggested for covid test in case of fever cough n running nose
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If there is fever and cough,i recommend immediate covid testing by Rtpcr.Oximeter can show wrong reading if not correctly applied.

Answered2021-04-14 21:19:36

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Yes its is.possible oximeter can show changes due to position error or some time due to.cold.extremities its does not.show actual saturation.level After 3 to 4 days of symptoms
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if some.one is postive then first step.is chest xray and 2 chest ct after that it is decide next step.or self.isolation ya hospitalization

Answered2021-04-14 16:33:05

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