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Suggest Treatment For High Fever, Cold And Cough In An Elderly Person
Question: My husband is 75 and a heart patient who is able to do most activities. However, he has come down with a bad cold, 101.5 temperature, coughing, etc. Does this sound like something that should be checked in an ER ?
Also vomited once following a coughing spell.
His fever has gone up to 102.2 and has chills
Also vomited once following a coughing spell.
His fever has gone up to 102.2 and has chills
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
I'm sorry to hear that your husband is feeling ill. I am concerned that he has an underlying heart condition and is showing symptoms of perhaps a serious systemic infection.
since he is feeling quite ill with a temperature of 102° I am concerned that he could have something like pneumonia. This is something that I think should be evaluated as soon as possible. He may need to start antibiotics and as you might be aware, starting antibiotics sooner rather than later leads to better outcomes.
I suggest that you take him to your local urgent care or emergency department for immediate evaluation.
thank you again for sending a question. I hope your husband feels better soon.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
I'm sorry to hear that your husband is feeling ill. I am concerned that he has an underlying heart condition and is showing symptoms of perhaps a serious systemic infection.
since he is feeling quite ill with a temperature of 102° I am concerned that he could have something like pneumonia. This is something that I think should be evaluated as soon as possible. He may need to start antibiotics and as you might be aware, starting antibiotics sooner rather than later leads to better outcomes.
I suggest that you take him to your local urgent care or emergency department for immediate evaluation.
thank you again for sending a question. I hope your husband feels better soon.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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