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Age 67 male. No diabetic. My father tested positive on May 20th. Actually symptoms on May 12th for him. After we tested positive on May 20th started taking medicine. Doctor prescribed Doxycycline, paracetamol, pantoprozole 40mg, tap- methylprednisolone 8mg, cap becosules zinc and fulka 150m for 5days morning and night. Home isolation.. After that he was fine.. now for 3 to 4days again cold started.. he took 2days flucold tablet with doctor advise. Took steaming. But stil he is having cold. Because of cold voice also changed.. now doctor asked to take corex syrup. Shall we take corex syrup. Why cold came again? Is this any problem or normal? Sp02 is 97 98 99 like that Want to take any test?
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Symptoms of COVID-19 may fluctuate during the course of the disease. There is no need to worry. You can take the cough syrup prescribed by your doctor.
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In your case, home isolation and routine care can be taken. Kindly follow the below guidelines: 1. Physical distancing of atleast 6 meters. Preferably the sick individual should have a separate room. 2. indoor mask use. Preferably a double mask (surgical mask on top of a N95 mask) should be used. 3. strict hand hygiene. Hands should be thoroughly washed with soap and water for at least 30 seconds. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol can be used. Symptomatic management: 1. Hydration. Patient should have at least 4 to 6 glasses of water everyday. 2. Anti-pyretics can be given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. 3. Multivitamins and Zinc can be given. 4. Stay in contact with treating physician. 5. Monitor temperature and oxygen saturation (by applying a SpO2 probe to fingers). Seek immediate medical attention if: 1. Difficulty in breathing 2. High grade fever/severe cough, particularly if lasting for more than five days 3. Consider hospital admission if: 1. Age more than 60 years. 2. Cardiovascular disease, hypertension. 3. Any lung disease 4. Any kidney/liver disease 5. History of stroke or any brain disease. 6. Obesity.
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He might have caught a common cold infection/ any other infections post covid Due to weakness and low immunity
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Continue with steam inhalation Can give tab MONTAIR- LC for 3 days
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