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My brother is found to be covid positive with cough heavy phlegm n fever two days ago, he is stable now and under complete isolation. I am having fever 101F and slight cough. What precautions should i take and how could i prevent other family members from infection
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Get urself tested get a scan done , detailed evaluation done .
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consult Pulmonologist
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You get tested first
Mask, social distance and hand hygiene are the only preventive measures
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern s.Get yourself tested first. Quarantine yourself. Consult a pulmonologist online for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and treatment prescription
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Do the RTPCR as you might have already contacted
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Self quarantine, social distancing and high protein diet,do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Sunil Kumar
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Udaipur
Needs detailed evaluation
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