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2020-08-10 20:01:35
My father (72) yrs has previous diagnosis for asthmatic. He was tested covid positive (asymptomatic). He has recovered well with no symptoms now too. No fever since last 5 days. He is still home quarantine. No breathlessness issues. He is very fat. For safer side I got portable oxy cylinder. In oxymeter it shows 88(spo2) / 95 (prbpm) I want to know how much oxygen supply should be given (2, 4, 6, 8, 10...25) for his case & till how much time (15min, 20min etc). Please guide
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Continue with his asthmatic medicines including inhaler bronchodilators Chest and lung exercises if need o2 minimum 2l can be given intermittently
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Monitor spo2 can consult me online

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Go for a ct evaluation and look for involvement of lung From my point of view he is normal If he requires oxygen give him 2 litres as continuous support 3 days

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Need detailed history and evaluation

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