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My mom is 62 she had fever but now cough and running nose and oxygen level 92 should I admit her in hospital she doesn't have breading issue Pls suggest what to do liltle headache also
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Yes, please monitor the oxygen levels at home and record the values, 92% is borderline and would need oxygen support, hospitalisation might be required if condition is deteriorating and also we usually take a call based on lung involvement in CT scan and blood values of inflammatory markers.
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monitor spo2 levels and keep a record..if trend of values recorded going down, to admit in hospital as patient will require oxygen support
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headache can be due to dehydration, encourage the patient to drink plenty of water(if she doesn't have any fluid restrictions as in heart patients/ nephro patients).pls make sure she is on adequate treatment and in case of deteriorating condition to admit to hospital with relevant investigations
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Hi, recheck her oxygen levels and keep monitoring them 6 hourly. Also get her RT-PCR,CRP, CBC, HRCT done and consult for further evaluation
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