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My dad is having severe cough.. from past 3days.. he had mild fever first 2 days but it has subsided now... There is no other complain like weakness, body pain, or loss of smell or taste...
Should he test for covid ?
Currently he is taking azithromycin and a cough syrup..
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Do CBC,CRP and Rtpcr/Rapid Ag test as it might be covid or anyother viral or bacterial cause
Have plenty of fluid and temperature monitoring if has fever and look for breathlessness
Take medication according to prescription
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Do covid antigen test
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monitor spo2 daily twice
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Yes... Get an RT-PCR test for Covid-19 done.
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Rtpcr for covid is advisable if there is a possibility of contact
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Medication under prescription is advisable
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Kindly discuss for your concern.
Need to be evaluated further
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Can be common cold / covid.
Do cbc, crp and rtpcr.
Can consult me privately for proper management and prescription
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