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Covid positive
My father is covid positive since May 21. His CRP value is 64 (samples taken on May 30) and present SPO2 is 95. He is having cough. Kindly let me know what to do next. He is under medication.
Is his condition serious?
Hi,clinical details &treatment particulars are required.
Next Steps
advised online consultation for proper guidance and treatment.
Health Tips
breathing exercises, spirometry,balloon blowing may be beneficial to improve oxygen levels.
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hello sir
Sorry for your concern
It already has been Day 10
So we are in inflammatory phase of Covid 19
Considering he is afebrile , we should start him on oral steroids asap
Next Steps
Adv :
1. Tab Medrol 16mg odpc for 3 days > tab Medrol 8mg for 3 days
2. Repeat crp 2 days after starting Medrol
3. Tab Cefuroxime 500mg - Bdpc * 5 days
4. Continue other medications like multivitamin / vitamin D3 / montair lc as usual
5. Mucinac 600 - once daily
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