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Do all covid+ require steroids?
I have tested positive for covid 5 days ago and been on home isolation with regular intake of medication. Do I need to take steroid and anticoagulant ?
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Steroid come into play when you have Persistent cough/fever for more than 5 days or of you have resting desaturation or excertional desaturation.
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Do you have any complaints right now? Take medicine as per your physician advised. For more information can consult me. Thanks
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Dr. Jagtaran Singh
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
No need for steroids if maintaining oxygen saturation at room air. Walk regularly inside home and check oxygen saturation at regular intervals. Anticoagulants are required for high risk patients and specially bed ridden patients who are not able to walk due to oxygen requirement.
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Dr. Tanvi Singla
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3 yrs exp
Ludhiana
No, not all patients require these meds. It depends upon the symptom profile. You might require a proper consultation.
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