Proning as an exercise is being advised to Covid patients in hospitals, so that they may not require additional oxygen support. “This helps improve ventilation to the lungs and hence oxygen levels start improving,” said Dr Surendra Gupta, a Ludhiana-based doctor. How does it improve oxygen levels? Proning should not be practiced during pregnancy, or by patients who have deep venous thrombosis (treated in less than 48 hours). What are the other ways to improve oxygen levels while in home isolation?

Source: Indian Express May 05, 2021 04:18 UTC