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Hi Doctors,
First of all thanks alot of all hard work u people doing in this difficult time.
I had a chill n fever 100, 4 days back had dolo only 1 tablet n then fever never returned, but i have productive cough n weird smell in nose, running nose. No fever no headach but general weekness which is better after 3 days. I have no taste but smell is fine till now. My SPO2 is 99.
Doc prescribed me Azithromycin, Zincovit, Vit c and steam .
Do i have to go for RTPCR or its just passing flu not covid? very confuse please help.
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Hi Sir
Thanks for your words of appreciation for our medical fraternity.
As your symptoms coincide with CoViD-19 i would suggest you to isolate yourself and go for RTPCR.
The loss of taste is an indication for the same alongwith fever and weakness.
Please go for RTPCR.
Better be negative after a test than becoming a source of infection for your near and dear ones.
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Dr. Jennifer Rebacca
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Vellore
Thank you for your kind words.
Because of the current situation, it would be prudent to get yourself tested for RTPCR. But nevertheless, continue the treatment that you're following now, keep yourself isolated from others at home for the nest 14 days, take nutritious diet and rest well. If you can get tested, please do so.
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Dr. Ambaram Patel
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It can be covid 19
You can go for test if avilable
Otherwise this treatment continue
Monotor spo2 saturation and temprature regularly
You can consult for further help me on practo if need
Some blood test and treatment if symptoms persist
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Dr. Subhashis Saha
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Kolkata
Actually this is the time when Covid comes in mind before any flu. So to be on safe side, go for RTPCR test. Have all the medications as prescribed, plus protein rich diet, plenty of fluids orally.
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