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Bronchitis along infected with covid-19
Hi the patient name ramesh babu.
Age :56
Medical History: BP from 15 years.
The patient is been tested covid -19 positive. Suffering from cough from 15 days . Night times the cough will be more compared to day times .. so we have taken the x ray and ct scan of chest . One of our doctor said that he is having bronchitis the infection is will be present for more days in lungs ..
So is there any risk factor to the patient . That need to admit him immediately in hospital..else can take the medication and stay home...
No breathing problem .. but cough ..
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation
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take online consultation for further treatment
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Dr. Mohamed Ahmed
Cardiologist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get a pulse oximeter, monitor his o2 saturation..
If its going lower than 90% he requires oxygen in hospital,
If only cough cold and fever he can be treated at home..
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