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Black fungus query
I was diagnosed with covid postive and i had mild pneumonia with ct score 7. I was treated at home and from 23 april i was on methylpredinole steriod. Now i am recovered . my cough and spo2 is now normal. No fever.
No history of any disease and diabetes. But i am afraid hearing of this black fungus as i was on steriod. Can if affect as it been one month. And some time i feel a very mild heaviness in my sinus area.
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It's not moucormycosis(black fungus),your symptoms suggestive of sinusitis,don't worry,take steam inhalation
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Dr. Shwetha Shenoy
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Cochin
Mucormycosis has a very dramatic and intense presentation which progresses rapidly .
The main symptoms are worsening nasal block , bleeding , crust formation and eye problems like double vision and eye swelling .
Your symptoms don’t suggest mucor .
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Dr. Sathish Naik
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Vijayawada
MUCORMYCOSIS is a fungal infection, very common after proponged use of steroids as a part of covid treatment protocol. In ur case i dont feel so bcz of the milder symptoms u r having. Using steroid may affect ur immunity that may b the reasn fr ur sinusitis like secondary infections. No need to worry . Take online ENT consultation for further queries
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