I tested positive for COVID last year and now for the past two weeks, I've been dealing with a cough and trouble breathing, though there's nothing else going on. I've been using an oximeter, and my SPo2 levels are hovering between 92 to 94. I've been doing steam inhalations and gargling regularly which has helped a bit over the last few days. However, the cough is still bothering me, especially at night when I'm trying to sleep. Sitting up feels a bit better, but as soon as I lie down, the coughing starts and I just can't sleep. What could be causing this and is there anything else I can try to reduce the coughing and get some rest?

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I've been checking my oxygen levels, and they always seem to hover around 94. That seems low compared to what I've read is normal, but I don't have any breathing issues. Just to give you a bit of background, I had a primary complex when I was 10, and a couple of years ago my pulmonary function test showed mild restriction. I don't feel asthmatic or anything, and I do breathing exercises like anulom vilom every day. My pulse rate is around 60, and I'm physically active, playing all kinds of sports without any problems. I'm a 22-year-old male and am just curious if I should be worried about the oxygen levels or if they might be connected to my past medical history. What do you think?

Salbutamol inhaler and budesonide 200 sos is advised for breathing difficulty.

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start foracort inhaler twice daily , it might be due to asthma

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