High crp and d dimer 20 days post covid

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Asked for Male, 57 Years

My dad had his first symptoms on 23rd April. His crp on 4th May was 34.3 and on 12th May (today) was 13.4. Although his d dimer is 690 on 12th May which was 445 on 4th May. He's currently taking methylpred 4 mg in the morning and ecosprin av75. Doctor has advised to stop methylpred and take Dexamethasone 4mg for 4 days and taper slowly. Is this okay? Wanted a second opinion His oxygen levels are around 95. He's diabetic and he currently takes gemer 2 before food morning and night Also should any other meds be added. Please help, thanks

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Dr. Ajeya N. Ukadgaonkar

Interventional Cardiologist 13 yrs exp Aurangabad

The treatment looks fine

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Dr. L. Kiran Kumar Reddy Interventional Cardiologist 11 yrs exp Visakhapatnam · Accepted Answer

Dr. L. Kiran Kumar Reddy

Interventional Cardiologist 11 yrs exp Visakhapatnam

Inflammatory markers coming down. Taper and stop dexamethasone as advised. Do breathing exercises regularly to improve lung function. Continue ecosprin AV, monitor regularly and control blood sugars if at higher levels.