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Father got pneumonia
My father got discharged from hospital 10 days back,he is on oxygen of 2 ltr his left lounge got more damage due to covid.if we remove oxygen for 30mint his saturation shows 80 to 85.how many days he need oxygen.??.how much required to recover..?
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Recovery depends on multiple factors including age and extent of lung damage.
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Continue oxygen support.
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Monitor oxygen saturation.
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Dr. Jesin Kumar C
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Palakkad
Continue oxygen for now.
Recovery varies from person to person.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Pranay Vinod
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Patna
Keep him on continuous oxygen especially during physical activity like going to bathroom. Covid may take months to heal.
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May see a doctor for detailed evaluation.
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern s. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Rahul Reddy
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Can’t predict how much time it takes.
But he requires oxygen
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