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Dexamthesone in covid positive patient
Can I take 0.5mg Tab Dexamthasone for few episodes of difficulty in breathing, sudden heaviness, coldness in chest? It passes away after sometime. I am suffering from covid.
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Have a consult...not everything will be relieved by steroid
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There are much more refined treatment options based on your symptoms. Some additional medications may be helpful in reducing your symptoms.
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Consult a pulmonologist for optimizing medications.
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Come to private online consultation urgently.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Steroids to be taken with caution. Only when dr prescribes.i feel ,it should not be available on the counter.pl consult online with Pulmonologist.
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