Question 1

Can I keep an oxygen cylinder at home just in case, as a precaution for COVID, while waiting for hospital admission? Would having this on hand help maintain the oxygen saturation levels if things get critical before I can get to the hospital?

Accepted Answer

Yes,oxygen cylinder is helpful.Whenever saturation drops below 92.. oxygen is advised 3-5 litersmin to the patient sos.

Question 2

I'm worried I might have COVID-19 but haven't been tested yet. How can I know for sure if I'm at risk? Also, if someone has COVID-19, whats the best way to treat them and make sure they're safe? Any tips on boosting the immune system would be super h...

Accepted Answer

Probable diagnosis is upper respiratory tract infection.Patient is advised tab augmentin duo 625mg thrice daily, for 5 days, tab pan d,orally once daily for 14 days ,syrup sucralfate 10ml thrice daily for 14 days.Also avoid spicy and hot items is advised to the patient.

Question 3

My mom recently recovered from corona, but now her lungs are 64 percent infected. Whenever she walks, her oxygen levels drop. Can you give some advice on what we should do?

Accepted Answer

put on oxygen for level falls below 92 percent

Question 4

I've been dealing with a persistent dry cough and it's making me feel really uncomfortable just below my throat. I tried taking some cough syrup, but it hasn't helped at all. Sometimes when I spit, it feels better for a few minutes, but then the feel...

Accepted Answer

Tab tusq for 3days

Question 5

I'm trying to figure out the difference between an MDI inhaler and an MDI transhaler. I know transhalers are used with transpacers, but is there anything else that sets them apart? Like, are there differences in how they work, how effective they are,...

Accepted Answer

Transhalers are easy,and delivery of the drug is much assured.if you have good hand, mouth co ordination, Mdi are also good.if you  do not have good co ordination, transhalers are best.

Question 6

I'm dealing with severe cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath, and I have to keep taking duolin and budecort respules, but they only seem to work for about 4 hours before the symptoms start again. What should I do or try to get longer relief?

Accepted Answer

Duolin respules every 6th hourly and budesonide every 12th hourly is advised to the patient.

Can I keep an oxygen cylinder at home just in case, as a precaution for COVID, while waiting for hospital admission? Would having this on hand help maintain the oxygen saturation levels if things get critical before I can get to the hospital?

Can I keep an oxygen cylinder at home just in case, as a precaution for COVID, while waiting for hospital admission? Would having this on hand help maintain the oxygen saturation levels if things get critical before I can get to the hospital?

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