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Fever and Dry cough
Doctor, My mother has been suffering from high fever (102-104F) and cough since 13th july 2021,Her covid RTPCR and rapid antigen test is negative. Her oxygen saturation level (90-95), sometimes 88,from last 3 monthsChest. CT scan done yesterday. Reports are 1)Few areas of fibrotic streaks in anterior segment of RML. 2)Fibrotic Band In posterior segment of rule. Her fever is going and coming. He has
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Even though RTPCR is negative it still can be covid due to variants. If oxygen is persitently less than 92% then she needs immediate hospital admission. 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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Need to evaluate in detailed way..Take a consultation with Pulmonologist
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Fever with low oxygen levels needs admission and evaluation. She may require additional blood tests to get proper diagnosis.
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Consider getting admitted in nearby hospital.
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Monitor oxygen saturation levels.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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Hyderabad
Detailed history is necessary. Does she had any Tb previously. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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