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Bilateral pneumonia
My father is suffering from post covid pneumonia. Now, he is maintaining a oxygen saturation level of 91-92% in recovery process. Sometimes it drops to 84-85%. Does he need oxygen support in further treatment?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Needs oxygen supplement. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription
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He will require oxygen support. Do deep breathing exercises. Monitor his oxygen saturation and watch for new symptoms.
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Give oxygen supplementation.
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If oxygen saturation is not improved even after oxygen supplementation, he will require hospitalization and further evaluation.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
He needs o2 support,and further evaluation, to plan the treatment.
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