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Question: Lung congestion began 24 hours ago, fluids coghing up, headache and fever rising during the day... now at 101.6 I' m on blood thinners, A-fib. What should I do? thanks
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Brief Answer:
Controlling fever and lysis of phlegm is essential.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. You are at present possibly having lower respiratory tract infection.
2. Steam inhalation to lyse the phlegm is important, so it can be coughed out. Do it for 2-3 times a day. Nebulization can also be done.
3. For fever, paracetamol 3 times daily should be helpful. Headache will also reduce.
4. Infection could be viral, if it persists for another 2 days or if there is no control of fever with paracetamol, antibiotics like azithromycin or a combination of amoxycillin with clavulonic acid needs to be started for a possible bacterial infection.
5. Adequate hydration (plenty of water, including fruit juices) and good nutrition is essential. Difficult, but nutrition is most often ignored.
6. If any associated cold, antihistamines like cetrizine and decongestants can be taken.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Controlling fever and lysis of phlegm is essential.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. You are at present possibly having lower respiratory tract infection.
2. Steam inhalation to lyse the phlegm is important, so it can be coughed out. Do it for 2-3 times a day. Nebulization can also be done.
3. For fever, paracetamol 3 times daily should be helpful. Headache will also reduce.
4. Infection could be viral, if it persists for another 2 days or if there is no control of fever with paracetamol, antibiotics like azithromycin or a combination of amoxycillin with clavulonic acid needs to be started for a possible bacterial infection.
5. Adequate hydration (plenty of water, including fruit juices) and good nutrition is essential. Difficult, but nutrition is most often ignored.
6. If any associated cold, antihistamines like cetrizine and decongestants can be taken.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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