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2022-01-16 15:34:19
Is this xray fine? Patient has Covid n breathing difficulties.. can xray rule out lung involvement as doctor said CT is done only if changes in xray
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Kindly do a  pulmonologist consultation for detailed history and proper treatment

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Chest x ray does not pick minute detail so u can go for ct scan

Answered2022-01-17 07:35:58

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Hi I understand your concern. Chest x ray does not pick up subtle changes. Depends on patients condition though. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

Answered2022-01-16 17:08:47

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Take a consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

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If breathing difficulty present then its better to go for CT scan and also for D DIMER and CRP....

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Full clinical evaluation is needed Though X-ray looks fine plz contact to Doctor and follow advised Can contact on https://hplix.in/HPL16288

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As of now chest X-ray showing no abnormality, no need of CT

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To rule out Lung involvement, hrct chest is best.certain times, deep details are not seen in xray chest.pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.

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Additional investigations like CT scan will be helpful in case of persistent breathing difficulty especially in covid-19 infection.
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Consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation.
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Monitor oxygen saturation levels.

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