Suggest Treatment For Cough And Fever
Question: 74 yr old man wet cough and fever for 4 days
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description it appears to be a lower respiratory tract infection. Bacterial etiology if suspected should be ruled out based on history and physical examination findings primarily via auscultation of the chest.
X ray chest, complete blood count, ESR, CRP should be advised to reach a conclusion. Blood cultures should also be sent. Decision on antibiotics choice , bronchodilators and steroids can be taken after the investigations are available.
wishing you best of health
Thanks
please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action
Dr M.S Khalil
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description it appears to be a lower respiratory tract infection. Bacterial etiology if suspected should be ruled out based on history and physical examination findings primarily via auscultation of the chest.
X ray chest, complete blood count, ESR, CRP should be advised to reach a conclusion. Blood cultures should also be sent. Decision on antibiotics choice , bronchodilators and steroids can be taken after the investigations are available.
wishing you best of health
Thanks
please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action
Dr M.S Khalil
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