Dry cough from past 9 days in evening, took rtcpr tests on day 6 too, it came -ve but I was advised to take budecort 100 inhaler for three days along with below medicines, if symptom persists to start antibiotics azee 500. I was asked to still isolate for few more days. Is there any tests to double confirm cavity or allergy, please help, will taking steroid and antibiotics will weaken my immune in future for covid. Medicines: pan 40 mg, allegra-m [at night] and ambrodil syrup - 2 times ,steam inhalation with vicks vapourb, and gargling with warm salt water. [ crp: 1.7 mg/l ldh: 309.00 u/l ferritin: 77.48 ng/ml ]

Dr. Rishabh NarulaGeneral Physician2yrs exp

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Some new strains of the coronavirus are not detected by currently available rtpcr tests. So you must isolate to prevent spread. Inhaler won't lower your immunity. Don't worry. Take the prescribed medicine and you'll get well soon. You may end isolation after 10 days of symptom onset provided there is no fever for past 3 days and symptoms are improving. Keep monitoring oxygen levels and contact a doctor immediately if symptoms worsen.  

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopathy Doctor25yrs exp

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Isolate urself and follow protocol. 1. Do saline gargles daily. 2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also. 3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected. 4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat. Homeopathic treatment has very encouraging results and gives relief in long term consult online with details.  

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Dear lybrate-user, although your rt-pcr test is negative, since you are having symptoms, it is better to isolate. Using steroids is less beneficial and can cause more problems. If you have no new symptoms then using an antibiotic also will not help much. If your symptoms worsen or you develop new symptoms, only then you can use relevant antibiotics or steroids. If you did not have cough or other allergy symptoms before this episode than it is unlikely you have allergy. Continue with the other medicines you mentioned above and contact a doctor if you notice any new symptoms other than cough best wishes.  

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