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Post covid ct scan after 4 months
My husband ct scan film of lungs attached .
In the month of September 2021 he had covid,
He was asking medicines for pulmonary lung fibrosis since last 4 months.
Is there improvement? What does the ct scan show?
How much more time to recover fully?
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CT scan always needs comparison
How he is clinically
He needs regular follow up with pulmonologist so that we can do Diffusion testing to him if possible
If he is clinically improving that’s the most important thing
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You may consult online with previous CT for comparison.
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His CT showing Moderate to severe fibrosis.. and usually antifibrotics has very limited role.
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Hi. I understand your concern. 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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Take a consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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What is age of ur husband
Which anti fibrotic medicine he took last 4 months
What is his saturation on rest and after 6 minutes of walking
When was CT scan done .. kindly share its report
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We may need Pulmonary function test
We need to monitor his saturation at rest and after 6 min walk
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Don’t worry
Do an online consultation will help u to sort out problem and provide medical advise
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
There appears to be improvement. Previous scans are also required for proper evaluation. Detailed history and saturation are needed. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken .
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The CT scan shows some covid related changes. Need previous scan reports along with details about symptoms to find out whether there is improvement.
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Consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation.
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Monitor oxygen saturation levels.
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