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Post covid Xray, CT scan required or not

2021-07-01 22:22:46
Hi, i was hospitalised 2 months back when i got covid due to which i got covid lung pneumonia. I am attaching my xray , 2 months after i got discharge. Based on my xray , please let me know if i need to get a CT scan done also again or not ? Thanks
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kindly do a consultation with a pulmonologist to know more bout ur case and further management!!!!

Answered2021-07-02 00:42:15

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

Answered2021-07-02 18:32:57

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Not necessary. However Pl monitor spo2, regularly. Pl do consult with Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.

Answered2021-07-02 04:54:59

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Repeated CT not indicated if oxygen level is normal and don’t have much symptoms.
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Avoid unnecessary repeated imaging. Lesions will heal with time. Repeated CT will do more harm than help.

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