Suggest Treatment For Flu Symptoms, Cough Along With Phlegm

Posted on Tue, 31 Mar 2015

Question: My 85 yr.old female friend has had flu symptoms w/flemmy cough. She has taken her temp. 2 times its 91.9 does this mean?? does she need to go to the hospital

Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Keeping her warm and active necessary.

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. She might be cold. Need to keep her warm.
2. Hot coffee or tea will help.
3. Also steam inhalation along with salt water gargling will help. Twice a day.
4. Plenty of fluids to maintain good hydration is essential.
5. If she is drowsy or inactive or if temperature crosses 102, then she will need to go to ER.

Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.

Dr. Prakash HM

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (7 minutes later)

Thank you. I'll get back to you later with follow up

Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do get back later on. Always here to help you.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for replying again.

Do get back later for any queries. Do not reply or close the query, unless the situation is completely resolved.

Dr. Prakash HM

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar