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Long-term Respiratory Effects Of Covid-19

Long-term respiratory effects of covid-19 are still under study as every new variant of the virus is affecting the body in different ways. Among the general post covid symptoms experienced by individuals, respiratory symptoms pose persisting and long-lasting effects. Many suffer fibrosis or scarring of the lungs which affects their overall lung capacity. With long-lasting pneumonia and inflammatory fluid collection, one may have airway obstruction that lasts longer.

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What are the possible causes for COVID pneumonia with a negative RT-PCR test?

Query: Hi doctor, My father got a fever ten days back and his fever got subsided after using medications and injections prescribed by the local doctor. He was advised to take Doxycycline, Cetirizine, Dolo, cough syrup, and vitamin C. His fever came back at night after two days. After taking tablets, his fe...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your statement, your father is suffering from a burning sensation in the chest, dry cough, and lack of energy for four days. I have gone through the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are multip...  Read Full »

I have wheezing after COVID-19 infection. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old. I acquired a COVID-19 infection six months ago, and since then, I have developed many sinus problems. I had a lot of mucus. I took medications, and it was fine. Now, I have developed wheezing in my throat whenever I breathe, or it gets cold. My throat starts to wheez...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your history and description, there is the possibility of asthma. So I suggest CBC (complete blood count), IgE level, chest X-ray, and PFT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of asthma. In addition, you may need inha...  Read Full »

I still have pain in my lungs after the COVID-19 attack a year ago. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 34-year-old male. I got COVID-19 one year back, and I am still experiencing pain in my lungs daily (especially in the right one at the top) besides breathlessness. The pain seems to get better after resting and worse when exercising. It extends a bit to the bottom right of my neck. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the images you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). This CT (computed tomography) looks normal. So no need to worry about any post-COVID complications. Have any tests for checking vitamin...  Read Full »

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