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COVID-19 in aged person
A 76-year old male patient has been tested positive for SARS-CoV2. He has taken both doses of covishield vaccine, 2 months ago. He is myeloma and diabetic patient. He is having symptoms like 100°F fever, cold, cough, tiredness, etc.
Should he get admitted to hospital? Or just home treatment from a local doctor is sufficient for now?
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Needs proper monitoring... Be it at home or hospital.
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What is spo2 level?
Also get a HRCT done along with CBC and CRP for further advise as admission in hospital depends upon severity.
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Dr. Jaideep Gaver
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15 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Hello sir,
Needs proper details please whatsapp directly on eight nine two zero three seven one eight zero eight
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Dr. Pardeep Kumar Sanan
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