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Today is 15th day of my covid infection, no fever no other symptom is there but I am having nasal congestion since 8 days. Using otrivin twice daily. Taking steam thrice a day. Still I am facing this problem.please help. And when can I test my RTPCR test to get negetive.
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Use saline nasal drop 4 times a day
Steam inhalation
avoid cold items
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U dont need rtpcr done. nose block will open gradually
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Dr. Shwetha Shenoy
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Cochin
Hi.
Immediately post Covid , RTPCR is not indicated . Because the result might still be positive because the test amplifies even virus particles which have colonised during an active infection
Steam inhalation twice a day should be good . Use saline nasal drops instead of otrivin if your symptoms exceed 5 days .
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