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Hii Dr. my mother is 45 years old, currently she has undergone ct scan she had fever nd cough nd high blood glucose more than 500 low blood pressure nd the report of ct scan is saying that she has ground glass opacity in right lung nd Dr. has referred rt pcr test for covid. What does this glass opacity mean?
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Dear lybrate-user, this ground glass opacity is a sign seen on ct scan of suspected covid cases. It is a sign of pneumonia. My advice would be follow your doctors advice and be in touch with him/her. Also your mother’s glucose level is concerning, it poses high risk for covid infection. Thank you.
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It could be pneumonia. Don't worry it will be ok after medications.
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