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Oxygen saturation 88 since last 5 days
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My father's oxygen saturation is 88 for last 5 days and is not changing. He is admitted in hospital and currently on 5L oxygen support.
CT scan report "pately areas of ground glass opacities noted in bilateral lung fields". He is having pirfenidone tablets along with formonide and combimiat.
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He may need some time to recover. Have faith in God and your doctor. Continue with oxygen support for some more time.
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check for any super added infection or any impairment in any other system
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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May be viral pneumonitis. Will need more info to comment on current management and prognosis.
All the best.
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No need of admission
Call me once to explain u
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Kindly do a doctor consultation for detailed history and proper treatment
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Dr. Neha Magaji
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
This is likely due to Covid , is he COVID positive ? Steroids will probable work but need more details . Kindly consult for detailed discussion and to consider whether to steroids for improvement
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Dr. Roshan D.M. Santhosham
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Fluctuating oxygen levels are common in covid recovery. Above 88% is good enough. It will take weeks to recover. Please be patient.
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Deep breathing exercises only
Conscious proning if possible
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