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Congestion In Lungs, Fever. Taking Oral Amoxicillin, No Improvement. Recommendations?
Julie's husband Doug has not been feeling well for the past 10 days. He has congestion in his lungs and has been very tired. She talked him into going to the doctor a week ago when his temperature was 101°F. The doctor gave him some oral amoxicillin, which he took faithfully until it was gone. But she still thinks he looks sick.
Julie, Doug, and their 3-year-old daughter have just moved to Ohio from Arizona. Doug is a park ranger and he loves his job, but for the past three days he has felt too sick to go to work. His respiratory symptoms have not improved. Julie makes an appointment for him with her doctor
Julie, Doug, and their 3-year-old daughter have just moved to Ohio from Arizona. Doug is a park ranger and he loves his job, but for the past three days he has felt too sick to go to work. His respiratory symptoms have not improved. Julie makes an appointment for him with her doctor
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
Hi,
It seems that he might be having acute lower respiratory tract infection and requires evaluation.
There is possibility of having pneumonia.
He may require higher antibiotic medicine course.
Go for x-ray chest,
Go for complete blood checking.
Avoid smoking or taking alcohol if he has habit.
Ok and take care.
It seems that he might be having acute lower respiratory tract infection and requires evaluation.
There is possibility of having pneumonia.
He may require higher antibiotic medicine course.
Go for x-ray chest,
Go for complete blood checking.
Avoid smoking or taking alcohol if he has habit.
Ok and take care.
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