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Covid negative but less smell
Hi doctor . My friend 36 had cough cold - no smell n no taste , so she tested for Covid - report is negative - but even after a week she says she has very less taste & no smell - what does this mean!
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Smell and taste sensation take time to return
Consultation is advisable
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Isolate ur self and watch for symptoms and do 6 min walk test regularly twice a day if Spo2 falls below 94 to hn immediately visit doctor.....
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Reassure that is not a serious problem unless there is other symptoms
If it persists even after one more week get a consult
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reassure/consult
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Kindly discuss for your concern.
Need to be evaluated further.
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Did she get a Rapid Antigen Covid Test or the proper RT-PCR test?
It is best to get an RT-PCR test now.
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Consult online with reports.
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Get
CBC
CRP done & follow up
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Low viral load but covid present most probably
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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