My father is recovering from COVID-19 after 23 days and is still taking Revroxaben, Medrol, Aphyphlline, and Ecospirin AV; since his inflammation and blood clot tests have returned to normal but his oxygen levels consistently stay between 92% and 94%, does he actually need extra oxygen therapy if his lung doctor says he does not? | Apollo Pharmacy

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My father is recovering from COVID-19 after 23 days and is still taking Revroxaben, Medrol, Aphyphlline, and Ecospirin AV; since his inflammation and blood clot tests have returned to normal but his oxygen levels consistently stay between 92% and 94%, does he actually need extra oxygen therapy if his lung doctor says he does not?

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My father is recovering from COVID-19 after 23 days and is still taking Revroxaben, Medrol, Aphyphlline, and Ecospirin AV; since his inflammation and blood clot tests have returned to normal but his oxygen levels consistently stay between 92% and 94%, does he actually need extra oxygen therapy if his lung doctor says he does not?

Asked by Male, 61 · 6 days ago

Vikas Singh

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6 days ago

Oxygen levels of 92% to 94% during COVID-19 recovery are quite common. Since his pulmonologist has evaluated him and determined he does not need extra oxygen, you can safely trust their advice. His body is steadily healing, and his medications?including rivaroxaban (Revroxaben), methylprednisolone (Medrol), acebrophylline (Aphyphlline), and aspirin/atorvastatin (Ecospirin AV)?are supporting this process. Extra oxygen is usually not required unless levels drop consistently below 90% or he experiences severe shortness of breath. Continue to monitor his comfort, and consult his doctor if he develops any new breathing difficulties.

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My father is recovering from COVID-19 after 23 days and is still taking Revroxaben, Medrol, Aphyphlline, and Ecospirin AV; since his inflammation and blood clot tests have returned to normal but his oxygen levels consistently stay between 92% and 94%, does he actually need extra oxygen therapy if his lung doctor says he does not?

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