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I’ve Been Diagnosed With Covid 19. I Did The Monoclonal
Question: I’ve been diagnosed with covid 19. I did the monoclonal antibodies because my BMI is high and I have hypertension. I did the infusion yesterday. Last night I had a fever of 102. It’s down today but now there is a rattle in my chest. I’ve not had anything but a slight cough till now. My O2 is still running 98-99. Am I getting pneumonia?
Brief Answer:
With these oxygenation values, pneumonia is unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
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I have read your question.
With those values of blood oxygenation and without any signs to support it ( such as shortness of breath, heavy coughing, etc.) pneumonia is unlikely.
However, following up closely with periodic measurements of the oxygenation, blood tests such as d-dimmer, CPR, etc., and, if any signs of shortness of breath, lowering of the oxygenation, with a CT scan of the chest, are necessary.
Since you have an increased BMI, anticoagulants should be used for a limited time.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
With these oxygenation values, pneumonia is unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to “Ask a Doctor “ service.
I have read your question.
With those values of blood oxygenation and without any signs to support it ( such as shortness of breath, heavy coughing, etc.) pneumonia is unlikely.
However, following up closely with periodic measurements of the oxygenation, blood tests such as d-dimmer, CPR, etc., and, if any signs of shortness of breath, lowering of the oxygenation, with a CT scan of the chest, are necessary.
Since you have an increased BMI, anticoagulants should be used for a limited time.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Prasad
I wondered what I should take as an anti coagulant. I called my primary care and they said follow up tomorrow.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Low molecular weight heparin such as enoxaparin for example may be used for this purpose.
Rivaroxaban also is another possibility.
Discuss with your Doctor these issues.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
I would explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Low molecular weight heparin such as enoxaparin for example may be used for this purpose.
Rivaroxaban also is another possibility.
Discuss with your Doctor these issues.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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