17th August 2023

A 42-year-old man presents to the surgery with a 1-week history of cough, low-grade fever, and malaise

A 42-year-old man presents to the surgery with a 1-week history of cough, low-grade fever, and malaise. He also mentions that he has been feeling short of breath for the last two days. On examination, his oxygen saturation is 95%, and he has a productive cough with clear sputum. He has clear lung fields on auscultation.

What is the most appropriate next step in management?