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Indications for computed tomography with COVID-19

04.02.2022

During the pandemic caused by a new coronavirus infection, there is some excitement around computed tomography. Patients with signs of acute respiratory viral infections require doctors to immediately perform a CT scan and, if they are refused, then they sign up for a paid tomography.

CT examination is considered the "gold standard", which allows detecting lung lesions in the early stages of the disease, and this is by far the most modern and informative method of examination.

However, in some cases, there may be harm from this procedure, since computed tomography is a fairly serious examination associated with radiation exposure to the body, and it is impossible to make a decision on its own. A doctor's consultation is required.

The doctor measures the benefits of the study with the risks that radiation exposure gives. If covid is suspected, a CT examination is prescribed based on the patient's condition, in accordance with his complaints and on the basis of tests and the result of a PCR test.  

The therapist, if necessary, decides to conduct a computed tomography, asks the patient in detail about how many times and how long he had X-rays, fluorography. Clarifies the presence of chronic diseases and other pathology, which can create additional risks for a person during CT examination. Doctors have people with oncological diseases, cardiovascular system and other chronic pathologies under special control.

According to experts, the latest type of coronavirus - the omicron strain - very rarely causes damage to lung tissue. In most cases, the disease proceeds as a normal seasonal viral infection, often asymptomatic or with mild symptoms.

In this case, it is impractical to prescribe radiography or CT of the lungs, since they give a certain radiation load on the body. This can affect immunity by reducing it, and the potential harm from the examination in this case will be greater than the intended benefit.

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