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My dad was hospitalized for a month, was diagnosed with pneumonia covid 19 recovered and came home on 19th june. he still has little breathing problem. any recommendations or advice?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Residual symptoms are not unusual with severe cases of COVID 19. What has his doctor recommended to support his breathing? He will need to have patience as recovery may take a while.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/7/2020

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A member asked:

My dad was hospitalized for a month, was diagnosed with pneumonia covid 19 recovered and came home on 19th june. he still has little breathing problem. any recommendations or advice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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