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Immediate Medical Evaluation
- Seek urgent medical attention due to breathing difficulty, low oxygen levels, cough, and fever.
- Consider emergency care or hospital admission if symptoms are severe.
Diagnostic Tests
- Perform pulse oximetry, chest X-ray or CT scan, and blood tests including CBC and glucose levels.
- Test for infections like COVID-19, influenza, or bacterial pneumonia.
Management of Diabetes
- Control blood sugar levels to prevent complications.
- Adjust diabetes medications under medical supervision.
Treatment of Respiratory Symptoms
- Provide oxygen therapy if needed.
- Use antibiotics if a bacterial infection is confirmed.
- Consider antiviral treatments based on diagnosis.
Monitoring and Follow-up
- Monitor respiratory status and blood sugar closely.
- Schedule follow-up visits to assess recovery and adjust treatment.
When to Seek Emergency Help
- Watch for worsening breathlessness, confusion, chest pain, or persistent high fever.
Relevant Medical Specialties
- Consult endocrinologists for diabetes and pulmonologists or infectious disease experts for respiratory issues.
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