- male
- 50 Years
- 07/02/2025
Patient has been 50 days post-COVID now. About two weeks ago, their X-ray came back normal. Is 50 days enough for lung fibrosis to develop? Also, their sp02 today is fluctuating around 96-98 with the oximeter held for 5 minutes. What should I be concerned about?
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