Question

A 60-year-old with persistent cough and fever is diagnosed with COVID-19 pneumonia but saturations are 96% on air and he is otherwise stable at home. What is recommended in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care and safety-netting; avoid antibiotics unless bacterial infection suspected

Answer

Empirical antibiotics for all COVID-19 pneumonias

Answer

Oral dexamethasone for all

Answer

Immediate hospital admission for all cases

Answer

High-dose aspirin

Practice question

A 60-year-old with persistent cough and fever is diagnosed with COVID-19 pneumonia but saturations are 96% on air and he is otherwise stable at home. What is recommended in primary care?