- Male
- 0 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm feeling a bit worried because I've been noticing some small blood tissue in my sputum since this morning, even though I don't have a cough or cold. My throat hurts a little, and I've got a mild headache too. I've started taking vitamin C for immunity over the last four days. Should I be concerned about these symptoms, and is there anything specific you would recommend I do?
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Yes,continue same treatment.Ecg and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient.
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I'm really concerned about my oxygen levels since I've tested positive for COVID-19. As of May 2nd, my oxygen level is at 92. The PCR results showed I'm COVID-19 positive with an E gene Ct value of 23 and an RdRp gene Ct value of 21. What do these Ct values mean? Should I be worried about the oxygen level too? Is there anything specific I need to do or look out for?
Patient is advised tab augmentin 625 mg ,orally, thrice daily for 7 days, tab levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime for 5 days and syrup salbutamol 10 ml thrice dailly for 7 days .
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I'm really worried about my sister, she just got diagnosed with MDR TB last month. The doctors mentioned it would take around 2 years for the treatment. I'm trying to find out how much the full and proper treatment might cost. Could you give me some guidance on this?
go for government hospital its free
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