Covid and breathing issue

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Asked for Male, 25 Years

My brother is suffering from covid.... His oximeter reading is 93-95...he doesn't go shortness of breath when he is awake.... If he tries to sleep his nostrils get blocked...So he is unable to sleep from past 3 days which is causing severe headache...While he is awake there is no breathing issue Can u plz suggest me what will help in this situation... He wants to have sleep... Whether humidifiers helps? Nasal spray helps?

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Dr. D Mishra

General Physician 7 yrs exp Jamshedpur

Steam inhalation surely helps and so does the warm gargle.These are symptoms of sinusitis.and yes antiallergic nasal sprays help in decongestion of sinuses and a painkiller like PCM 500mg will surely help him sleep better and relieve headache.

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Have some patience.Diet should not be restricted.

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Dr. Monil Sarode

General Physician 3 yrs exp Pune

Kindly take a consultation for detailed evaluation and management of covid19 illness.

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ask him to sleep in prone position not more than 30 mins 3- 4 times monitor his oxygen saturation level daily persistent fall below 94 is an alarming Sign for need of oxygen.

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Dr. Pragya Sinha

General Surgeon 4 yrs exp Patna

Steam inhalation twice daily and light breathing exercises in the morning will help in reducing symptoms

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