Hi, my father had covid in the month of october 2020, his age is 68 and by treatment he got well. During hospitalization, drs treated with remidisever inj. Now he got some breathing problem while walking more than 2 kms, so we tested hr ct scan and found that he has interstitial lung diseases. Chest physician had given tab pirfenex 200 and also tested for ana profile. I want ask how long he has to take medicine to cure this diseases and any effect on routine life style due to ild. What precaution that has to taken. Kindly suggest is there any alternative therapy in ayurveda to cure it.

Dr Anil Kumar JainENT Specialist21yrs exp

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Hello dear lybrate-user ji, first of all congratulations to your father that he recovered. A corona warrior in true sense. Sad to know that he is still having some problem in chest. Don't worry. Have regular followup with your treating doctor. For more detailed guidance, please feel free to seek appointment and audio or video call. Thanks and regards.  

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Dr. Amit Kumar PoddarPulmonologist44yrs exp

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pirfinex200 usage should be prolonged.ics+laba should be continued.Antibiotic as and when necessary.Immunisation against pneumococcus- 5yearly & influenza. yearly. to be taken. close medical follow-up & surveillance is required. 

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Dr. Mahavir MunotRespiratory Medicine Specialist6yrs exp

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If its ild, then it needs to be evaluated properly as it can be post covid ild or ild due to other cause. Some ilds can be treated depending on the cause, but requires proper monitoring and follow up. And focus on pulmonary rehabilitation. For further details you can consult with me on private chat.  

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