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Should i ask for a chest ct if i think i have covid?
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No: Let the health care professionals decide if you need one. The amount of radiation during a CT is significant and the benefits of it should be well weighed before recommending one.
Answered 9/14/2020
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COVID 19 concerns: Most people who are infected with COVID 19 do not get or need Chest CT scans. Your doctor should be able to determine if you have an indication for a chest CT. Get SARS CoV 2 PCR test if you think you are positive. Take care.
Answered 9/15/2020
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