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My husband got covid positive from 17th may 2021 (its been 3 and half months till today). 24th May he took ct scan had 25% lung involvement 17/25. Was on oxygen support for a month and got discharged on 22nd June 2021 (its been 2 and half month till today). His oxygen level is 98-99% in normal position. When he doing brisk walk or climbing stairs faster. His breathing is faster for 2 mins and comes to normal and his oxygen saturation levels also starts with 89-93% fluctuating for few seconds and ends with 99% for a long time. Is this normal?. He is having occasional dry cough 2 to 3 times in a day that time he is having very mild pain in his chest. His respiratory rate is 20-22 bpm. Should I need to worry
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It appears to be post covid sequele, may be fibrosis. He has to be investigated. Ct scan may be necessary to know the lung condition, and fibrosis extent.But nothing to worry. May require some medicines.pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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Dr. Boobala Aravinthan
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