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Asking For Someone else, Father, Male, 64 Years old, karachi
My father tested positive for corona yesterday. He has had fever 100 101, severe weakness and cough, loss of appetite etc. We got a chest extant done today and the radiologist’s report says this “â€Fibro nodulations both mid and lower zones. Rest of the lungs are clear . Cardiac size within normal limits . No evident of pleural effusion. Costophrenic angles are clear . Bony cage is intact . Conclusion. Bilateral pulmonary infection “â€. Pls advice what can be done should he be taken to the hospital?
yes i think as he is elderly
he should be taken into hospital
Any other medical history like diabetes blood pressure
Plz isolate him strt
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Cac1000
Panadol in case of fever
Check saturation
4 years ago
Wa alaikum us salam. injection Rocephin 1gm morning and evening. But first you provide all recent medical documents. my whatsapp: Zero three one five five zero five five zero zero two.
Any complain of shortness of breath?history of diabetes or hypertension?
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Shortness of breath no I don’t know for sure although when he speaks he starts panting and coughing after a few sentences. He’s diabetic and hypertensive both with arthritis. This is today’s xray
4 years ago
Some more medications need to be added in his treatment, you should visit hospital or book online consultation thanks
4 years ago
Yes u should take him to hospital. he needs to be started on antibiotics and proper care.. does he have shortness of breath?? and do u have pulse oximetre at home??
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We are keeping a note of his pulse. It’s between 92 to 96 so I guess that’s ok right?
4 years ago
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He’s already taking azomax(axithromycin) 500mg and Panadol x 2 twice a day
4 years ago
you need to watch his oxygen saturation and symptoms of shortness of breath keenly.. moreover he needs multivitamin, vitamin C and D on daily basis.. also give steam for 15 to 20minutes 4 times daily
4 years ago
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Can anyone pls explain what the X-ray shows? He started antibiotic on Saturday. Azomax 500 once daily with Panadol x 2 thrice a day
your father is old age and in this age groupe corona has different effects therefore your father need proper supervision of qualified doctor.
its better he should get admit in hospita so he get oxygen and other equipment on time . but if you want to isolate at home ,make sure proper qualified dr should examine him on daily basis and other required aquipment like oxygen etc should be available in case required.
i hope you understand.
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For (30 days) treatment for corona ....if condition is nt severe and controlable then isolate him at home is safe
shortness of breath is present?
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He doesn’t have difficulty breathing but starts panting and coughing as soon as he speaks a few sentences.
4 years ago
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Please book an online appointments for further discussion.
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Dr Naveed Aslam
Get medical care right away if you begin to have:
Trouble breathing
Pain or pressure in your chest
Confusion or severe drowsiness
A blue tint to your lips or face. He need to visit doctor office to be evaluated
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Hospital admission is necessary if he is dropping oxygen saturation.
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Oxygen saturation is between 92 to 96. Alhamdolillah. Should I check his heart rate pulse etc?
4 years ago
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That's great.. Then continue with treatment in home
4 years ago
dexamethasone is recommended to patients on oxygen support but
avoided for patients with mild or moderate disease (no oxygen support). Steroids may be
considered if indicated for another reason (e.g. refractory septic shock, multisystem
inflammatory syndrome, pregnancy for fetal benefit).
Ass. Please send latest medical documents. my whatsapp: Zero three one five five zero five five zero zero two. Wassalam
Take patient any hospital where Coroba Patients are being treated
suggest to tk him to tertiary care hospital.
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Thanks doctor. What does the report suggest pls explain
4 years ago
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dear the findings in x ray can be due to corona virus infection
but they can also be due to other causes
we need to take detailed history , examination of your father
check his vitals
is he short of breath??
whats his saturation??
after checking all aspects in hospital then it would be decided either to keep him in hospital or at home
so you musconsult someone where he can be thoroughly examined
4 years ago