apollo
Online Doctor Consultation & Medicines
  • Login
ic_search_new
HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI'm really worried about my friend. His oxygen lev...
  • Male
  • 33 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really worried about my friend. His oxygen level is around 90 when he's on 2L of support, but it drops to 55 when he tries to sit or do anything active. I know he had corona, and his CT score was 1424 on May 7, 2021. They've given him remdesivir, and he seems to be recovering from the virus, but he's having trouble breathing when the oxygen support is removed. It's been a month since he tested positive for COVID, yet he still needs oxygen. He recently had another CT scan on May 28, and the score is up to 2124. Can you help me understand what's going on with him? Why is he still facing these breathing issues? He's still in the hospital, and we're just really concerned.

Doctor 1

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr. Dr Chandra P

Dr Chandra P

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
Consult Now

his CT score has increased that means his infection is increased. that infection needs to be reduced then only he can be without oxygen support

Dr. Chandra Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Find a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

0

0

Sick? Talk to a doctor now

More Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Health Queries

View all

I've been having some strange breathing issues lately, and it's kind of worrying. It all started last Friday, August 4th, after I ate something that made me sick, and I ended up throwing up. Ever since then, my breathing has felt weird. I feel a bit short of breath, and it seems hard to take a deep breath. I'm feeling really stressed about it. What could be going on? Should I be concerned?

Budesonide 200 inhaler sos for breathing difficulty to the patient.

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

So, I had this maid looking after my 1.5-year-old daughter for a few months, but she got sick once, even coughed up blood. I decided to let her go right after. This happened a couple of months back. I went ahead and got some tests done, like a sputum test for tuberculosis, which came back negative. But then she mentioned her dad passed away from TB 14 years ago. She's got a couple of sisters, a mom, and a brother in the family too. We did a digital x-ray and a helical CT chest scan, and those were normal. I'm just wondering, given her symptoms and her family history, is there still a possibility she might have active tuberculosis?

since her sputum test is negative there are least chances she has tuberculosis

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

I'm really curious and a bit worried because I've been having digestion issues and noticed blood in my stool. My CT scan of the whole abdomen came back normal except it showed something called subsegmental atelectasis in the posterobasal segment of my left lower lobe. I've also been experiencing shortness of breath. I consulted a pulmonologist, did an x-ray, spirometry, and Spo2, and all those tests were normal. He mentioned it might just be anxiety, and I have had anxiety for about 45 years now. I'm wondering if anxiety could really be causing these symptoms, or if there's something else I should look into?

do not worry, you are just having anxiety. relax and reduce your stress

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Health Articles for you

View all
Your Winter Guide to Pneumonia: Symptoms, Prevention, and Care

Pneumonia

Your Winter Guide to Pneumonia: Symptoms, Prevention, and Care

Know about pneumonia, how it differs from a cold, why common in winter, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment strategies. Learn about the hygiene and lifestyle habits for pneumonia prevention.

What Is Pulmonary Embolism?

respiratory-conditions

What Is Pulmonary Embolism?

Learn about pulmonary embolism, a serious condition caused by blood clots in the lungs. Discover its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.

Bronchiolitis: Signs, Causes, and How to Help Your Child

Bronchiolitis Treatment

Bronchiolitis: Signs, Causes, and How to Help Your Child

A guide for parents on bronchiolitis. Learn to identify the signs, understand the causes, and discover effective ways to care for your child at home and when to seek medical help.

What Leads To Signs Of Lung Cancer Risk Factors?

Lung Cancer

What Leads To Signs Of Lung Cancer Risk Factors?

Learn about the leading risk factors and early warning signs of lung cancer. Understand what increases your risk and when to talk to your doctor.

Guide to Dyspnea: Reasons For Shortness Of Breath

Shortness Of Breath

Guide to Dyspnea: Reasons For Shortness Of Breath

Know about dyspnea, what it is, acute and chronic causes for shortness of breath, diagnosis and managing dyspnea and more.

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.