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Covid pneumonia since 55 days
Sir,
My mother got infected with covid on April 16th and got admitted in COVID hospital for further treatment .After 45 days of treatment and observations she was discharged by them.Now she is at home treatment with 24hrs oxygen support and is at 2 to 3 ltr oxygen with saturation at 95 to 98.
But when we remove the oxygen mask or nasal canula ,her saturation drops to 78 and below within 5 mins.Her saturation never remains at a stable value.She neither have any fever,cough or cold . Doctors told us during discharge that at home environment she will recover soon but we don't find any visual improvement.
Can you please guide us what should be our next action plan?
How to make her independent of oxygen support?How to improve her oxygen saturation without any external support?
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Kindly do a doctor consultation for detailed history and proper treatment
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Recovery depend on multiple factors including her age and extent of lung disease. Continue oxygen support and adjust as per requirement with regular monitoring.
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Deep breathing exercises and physiotherapy. Avoid excessive straining.
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Monitor oxygen saturation. Consult a pulmonologist if necessary
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Please have a detailed consult..
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Needed detailed history and investigation reports do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult with the reports and treatment taken.
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Dr. Jesin Kumar C
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Palakkad
She probably has long covid syndrome. If the infection was severe, it will take time to recover. Rehabilitation is what she requires.
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