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Hi, my mother is tested negative for covid but persistent with fever and sp O2 level is somewhat 90-94 but then comes back to 96 already under medication as prescribed by the doctor so what should be done now.
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Yours mother tested by which test antigen or rtpcr, oximeter should read after 1 -2 minute after applying in index or middle finger, it will be correct reading. If spo2 come below 94% it needs urgent action. You can go for blood test -cbc ese, pct , d dimer, ldh, serum ferritin level, hrct chest. to confirm the diagnosis.
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if spo2 below 94% take Consultation with Physician.
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Sorry to hear about your concern
You need to monitor very closely
How many days it has been ?
Fever , what’s the body temperature ?
Any cough ?
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1. Repeat RT-pcr for Covid 19
2. Do a 6min walking test
3. Continue medications or consult any other clinician(including me )
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Avoid any exertional activity
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Please recheck the pulse oximeter
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The medicines prescribed should be continued and sp02 levels should be measured in every 2 hours , please take the final reading in the pulse oximeter after 30-40 seconds only .
If the sp02 falls below 94 then admission in the covid dedicated hospital is recommended. For fever tab dolo can be given .
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Check the oxygen saturation properly
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Dr. Narendra Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Nainital
If it’s Coming to 90Then it’s not a good sign you may need other supportive therapy is like steroids.
Kindly elaborate which medicines you are currently taking and any other symptoms you are facing right now
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