My dad is 59 and has diabetes. He's had a fever for the past 8-10 days and just tested positive for COVID-19. Though he hasn't had any breathing issues so far, his temperature has been normal for the last 36 hours. He takes Cetanil T every morning and Glycomet SR. Right now, he's very weak and has a dry cough. I'm really worried and don't know what to do next. I'm from Nimta, Kolkata. Could you please guide me?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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try giving him nutritious food. take syrup ascoril twice a day for 5 days

Answered 16 days ago

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