My father is suffering from cold ,fever

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Asked for Male, 48 Years

I checked his spO2 which is 95% and pulse near 100 ..is it necessary to be hospitalised if he get positive report for covid 19 (just tested today.. reports not yet received) and he is taking few medication prescribed by a clinic doctor

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Dr. P M Anbumaran

Pulmonologist 12 yrs exp Chennai

Do a ct scan and consultation a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

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Dr. Rahul Reddy Pulmonologist 10 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rahul Reddy

Pulmonologist 10 yrs exp Hyderabad

If spo2 less than 94, CT is from moderate to severe and symptoms are not subsiding, admit him.

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