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Is It Advisable To Be Around Someone With Productive Cough When Diagnosed With COPD?
Question: I have copd other lung problems is it safe to be around someone who is very sick, coughing up green..but on antibiotics ...dxicilene....for two days????
Brief Answer:
It's better to avoid close contact with such a person.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Person with COLD has compromised immunity and is prone to catch infections easily leading to acute exacerbation of COPD. Two days of antibiotics may not have controlled the infection well in the said person. Hence it is advisable to not be in close contact with a person harbouring any infection esp a very sick person.
Take care.
It's better to avoid close contact with such a person.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Person with COLD has compromised immunity and is prone to catch infections easily leading to acute exacerbation of COPD. Two days of antibiotics may not have controlled the infection well in the said person. Hence it is advisable to not be in close contact with a person harbouring any infection esp a very sick person.
Take care.
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