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Asthma and Covid
Hi , I am an MBBS intern . I have asthma . Is it safe for me to join residency considering the covid situation? Does it put me at high risk ?
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Asthma if we'll controlled won't be worrisome for you but take proper medications doc and get ur investigations done. All the best.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Asthma should be well controlled with proper treatment and definitely need to take all necessary precautions. Consult a pulmonologist online for treatment prescription
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Dr. Aditya S Agrawal
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi Doc
The rule is that you control your asthma well.
The data proves that asthma is not a risk factor for poor outcomes in patients with asthma if well controlled.
Take your inhalers appropriately and do not worry.
If you need me at anytime please do call.
Best
Dr Aditya Agrawal
Bombay Hospital
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Dr. Santosh Jha
Respiratory Medicine
11 yrs exp
Delhi
no it doesn't..take full precautions and medications advised to you!!
best of luck!
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
It depends upon on the precautionary measures you take during your internship
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