I'm really concerned about my husband. He tested positive for COVID-19 back on May 17, 2021, and it's been over three months since then. On May 24th, a CT scan showed he had 25% lung involvement. He was on oxygen support for a month and got discharged on June 22, 2021, so it's been about two and a half months now. His oxygen level is around 98-99 when he's just sitting, but when he does brisk walking or climbs stairs quickly, his breathing gets faster for a couple of minutes, and then settles back down. During this time, his oxygen saturation levels drop to about 89-93 for a few seconds before going back up to 99 and staying there. Is this something we should be worried about? Also, he sometimes gets a dry cough a few times a day and feels a mild chest pain then. His respiratory rate is around 20-22 bpm. Are these symptoms normal or is there something we should be looking into? I'm really anxious about all this.

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Chandra P

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

Consult Now

no need to worry, its normal

Dr. Chandra Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Find a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

More Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Health Queries

View all

Is there a specific test I should take to make sure I'm completely cured after finishing my 6-month course of akurit4 and akurit3? I'm a bit worried and just want to be sure everything is clear.

If you have no symptoms no need to worry you can ignore it ,have a regular follow up with your doctor and consume healthy diet

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

I've been having this strange cold feeling in my lungs whenever I breathe in cool air, and it's been happening for a few weeks now. It's kind of worrying because my breathing also feels heavy. What could be causing this?

Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

I'm a bit worried because my test results showed high hemoglobin and PCV levels. I'm a regular smoker and recently I've been having issues with breathing, occasional chest pain, and a persistent cough. Can you help me understand what this might mean?

usually smokers will have high hemoglobin than normal. do a chest xray for his other symptoms

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Health Articles for you

View all

General Medical Consultation

Guide to Lung Health Awareness

Learn how to improve your lung health and recognize the signs of common respiratory illnesses. This guide offers practical tips, from lifestyle changes to understanding air quality, to help you breathe easier and live healthier.

Emphysema

Understanding Emphysema

Know about the emphysema, what it is, emphysema versus copd, recognise signs and symptoms, causes, treatment options, lifestyle management and prevention of emphysema and more.

respiratory-conditions

What Leads To Signs Of Lung Infection And Types

Explore the signs of lung infection, including causes, symptoms, and different types. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for better respiratory health.

tuberculosis

Guide to How Tuberculosis Affects Immunity

Discover how tuberculosis impacts the immune system. This guide explores the intricate mechanisms Mycobacterium tuberculosis uses to evade and manipulate host defenses, and how this understanding is key to new treatment strategies.

Lung Cancer

Chest Cancer Symptoms in Men

Learn the early signs of chest cancer in men, including persistent cough, chest pain, and weight loss. Understand risk factors and when to seek medical help.

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.