Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Has Kidney Failure. Had Received Wrong Medication, Infected Catheter. Why Is There Severe Cough?

My dad (60 years) has kidney failure for one year now (both kidneys damaged) due to wrong medication received from a doctor, he was on pd for a few mths after his catheter was infected, he has now began doing hemo once again after a surgery to get his fistula running. For about 6 months or more he has a severe cough that isnt going away, what can we do?
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
Report Abuse
Urologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Please get at least a Chest X-ray PA view done. Also a few tests like CBP with ESR might be contributory. If there is no major problem as seen on Chest X-ray, he might improve with symptomatic treatment alone.
Also, i hope his cardiac function is normal. In some patients with borderline cardiac dysfunction, the heart status gets worse after a fistula has been created, and this could contribute to cough and breathlessness. again , this can be easily detected on chest X-ray, and if required , 2D Echo.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Kidney


Loading Online Doctors....
Has Kidney Failure. Had Received Wrong Medication, Infected Catheter. Why Is There Severe Cough?

Hi, Please get at least a Chest X-ray PA view done. Also a few tests like CBP with ESR might be contributory. If there is no major problem as seen on Chest X-ray, he might improve with symptomatic treatment alone. Also, i hope his cardiac function is normal. In some patients with borderline cardiac dysfunction, the heart status gets worse after a fistula has been created, and this could contribute to cough and breathlessness. again , this can be easily detected on chest X-ray, and if required , 2D Echo.