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Hii my father is 54 years old .For about 3days he having severe cold (sore throat ,running nose& cough )but no fever . A doctor gave some medicines (clavam 625 & alembic & aldigesic sp).he has already taken these for 2.5 days ,but there is no improvement.He is also a diabetic patient. & Now a days in odisha there is climate change as well ...Is this the reason or we should go for covid test ??? PLEASE suggest me something what to do . Should I wait for some days or not.He is also taking steam & gargling with warm saline water.
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Viral fever usually last for 5-7 days
Rtpcr for covid is advisable if there is a positive contact history
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Medication under prescription is advisable
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Kindly discuss for your concern.
Check sugar level as well
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Hi,
As you are saying your father is diabetic it is better to go go for a covid test to rule out it and if covid then proper treatment can reduce the risk of complications.Better to have test done.
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Can consult me privately. Tap consult now to start proper medications
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Dr. Ankit Jaiswal
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As he is diabetic - immunity is suppresed .
Need to escalate the treatment
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