Post covid Lung involment 30-40℅

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Asked for Male, 58 Years

My father tested covid positive on 05-May-21, and recoverd from covid and yesterday we took CT scan and found 30-40℅ lung involvement. Currently he is feeling short breath Without O2 support his Spo2 level is 89 He is in home care in O2 support of 2 LTRS Currently he is in low steroid medication of 8mg from far relative doctor, as per his advice home treatment is enough for 30-40℅ damage. Please guide us whether hospitalisation is required or home medication is enough

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu

Pulmonologist 17 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports. To suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar

Pulmonologist 44 yrs exp Hyderabad

Pl consult Pulmonologist online, if you want to continue home treatment.

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Dr. P M Anbumaran

Pulmonologist 12 yrs exp Chennai

Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

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Dr. Roshan D.M. Santhosham Pulmonologist 12 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Roshan D.M. Santhosham

Pulmonologist 12 yrs exp Chennai

Can be treated at home itself. Most post covid pulmonary changes resolve completely with optimal home medication. Please make sure you are treated by a pulmonologist.

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Continue medication Eat healthy diet Drink lots of water Deep breathing exercises only Avoid spicy food and cold drinks

Health Tips

Do not do steam inhalation

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