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Low grade fever and dipping 02
99 Fever since 8 days. O2 had dipped to 92
On predmet and ziffy
1st rt pcr was done on 3rd day of fever and the report was negative
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If ur saturation really dips into 92% check it once again.. Any symptoms like breathing difficulty/cough?? If it persists at 92 or dips below 92 then get hrct done...
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Get a HRCT of chest done. It is advised to take ct if fever persists for more than 5 days. But as per your temp 99 is normal. As the oxygen is low get a CT scan done to know the severity of infection .
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1) Urgent HRCT THORAX is recommended
2) Sleep in Prone Position
3) Spirometry Lung Exercise
4) Check Spo2 every 6 hourly if still less than 92 - then reach to Nearest Doctor immediately
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Though rtpcr negative but symptoms are suggestive of covid.
Take dolo 650 for fever
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Sleep in prone position( sleep on chest)for 30 mins every 2 hourly. Do breathing exercise ( take deep breath and try to hold it as much as possible maximum for 25 seconds)
Do this 4-5 times hourly. Then check oxygen saturation.
If still 92% or less then consult.
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Dr. Anand Prakash Pandey
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Delhi
These test r normal need to do an HRCT with crp, ldh and ferritin. For fever dolo 650 3 times per day. High protein diet and drink more water.
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Consult with me on practo app for furthur advice
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Check oxygen level regularly
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Dr. Aman Gangwani
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Report does not show any significant problem
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If you have symptoms kindly isolate and follow the protocol
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Consult for prescription
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