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What Causes Constant Cough And Low Energy While Treating Bronchitis?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Apr 2017
Question: My mother is 89 years old and was being treated for bronchistis with a steroid and an antibiotic by iv. She finished her treatments last night and was feeling much better. Today she seems to have relapsed. She has no energy, coughs constantly and is confused at time. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better to take her to hospital.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Best treatment of bronchitis is inhaled bronchodilators.
Systemic steroids can cause electrolyte disturbances and this can cause altered behavior and confusion.
So she needs blood investigations for electrolytes and inhaled bronchodilators for bronchitis (cough and less energy).
So better to take her to hospital and discuss all these with doctors.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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What Causes Constant Cough And Low Energy While Treating Bronchitis?

Brief Answer: Better to take her to hospital. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Best treatment of bronchitis is inhaled bronchodilators. Systemic steroids can cause electrolyte disturbances and this can cause altered behavior and confusion. So she needs blood investigations for electrolytes and inhaled bronchodilators for bronchitis (cough and less energy). So better to take her to hospital and discuss all these with doctors. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.