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My father in law is tested positive and is 48 years. He doesn't show symptoms like fever cold or anything. He is feeling very weak and giddiness in head and very little cough. He is already taking covid medication . Please suggest any best practices to have oxygen levels in control and to get out of it as early as possible
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Check oxygen saturation levels daily at rest and aftrr 6min .he also requires some blood tests and to be monitored regularly ,Based on blood test some more medicines may be added according to test values
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If he is not having any symptoms then
Take proper medication as per advice
Do not self medicate
Keep him hydrated
Maintain proper nutrition(diet)
Take proper rest
Isolation
Mask,sanitation, hand hygiene
Keep watch on fever and saturation
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Ask him to take prone position while sleeping for 30mins ( every 6th hrly = 2hrs in a day)
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Dr. Maninderpreet Singh
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Mohali
Some blood tests needs to be done to access thr addition of any medication. Contact me through practo consulatations.
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Dr. Tanvi Singla
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Monitor saturation very closely. Hydrate him well with lemon water or coconut water in case of giddiness. To assess him better, I would need to ask more questions which will require a consultation.
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