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How Can Cough And Chest Congestion Be Treated?
My mom is 65 year old..was suffering with severe cold congestion and had symptoms of typhoid fever.. She does nt has cold and fever anymore but is feeling very weak n dizzy.. Also she still has cough and congestion.. Plz suggest some diet to make her feel better n more energetic.. She is a diabetic patient too
Tue, 19 Sep 2017
Hello.
WELCOME.
Your query is a bit confusing to me, 'you said she has symptoms of typhoid fever' could you please specify that is the test positive for typhoid or you have a doubt that she might have typhoid without investions? It will be really nice of you to post a query with full details and investigation results.
As I am here for your help I would like you to take the following measure to help her for cough and congestion symptoms
1. Make sure she does steam inhalation atleast twice a day.
2. Ask her to take warm liquids as it will sooth her throat.
3. Any antiinflammatory drug like PCM will help reduce throat ache
4. I am not aware of the location where you reside so I wont be able to prescribe your the drug from your local store but if you have access to grylinctus syrup(blue pack) then it will be beneficial for her 3 times a day for 4-5 days.
5. For Dizziness please check her blood glucose level frequent and make sure she has a normal range of 70-110. IF YOU FIND OUT SHE IS HYPOGLYCEMIC give her some glucose biscuits, and if HYPERGLYCEMIC make sure she take her medications as prescribed by the consultant you are visiting.
6. Make sure she takes a good amount water, maintain her hydration.
7. Make sure she is conscious and oriented, if at all you seems not satisfied with her response, rush to your nearest ER.
8. A healthy diet is key to a good life. It is recomended to eat green leafy vegetabels, pulses, beans, eggs (if a nonveg.).
9. For investigation - CBC, LFT, KFT, THYPI DOT(IF REQUIRED), IRON PROFILE.
TAKE CARE
HAVE A GOOD DAY
WELCOME.
Your query is a bit confusing to me, 'you said she has symptoms of typhoid fever' could you please specify that is the test positive for typhoid or you have a doubt that she might have typhoid without investions? It will be really nice of you to post a query with full details and investigation results.
As I am here for your help I would like you to take the following measure to help her for cough and congestion symptoms
1. Make sure she does steam inhalation atleast twice a day.
2. Ask her to take warm liquids as it will sooth her throat.
3. Any antiinflammatory drug like PCM will help reduce throat ache
4. I am not aware of the location where you reside so I wont be able to prescribe your the drug from your local store but if you have access to grylinctus syrup(blue pack) then it will be beneficial for her 3 times a day for 4-5 days.
5. For Dizziness please check her blood glucose level frequent and make sure she has a normal range of 70-110. IF YOU FIND OUT SHE IS HYPOGLYCEMIC give her some glucose biscuits, and if HYPERGLYCEMIC make sure she take her medications as prescribed by the consultant you are visiting.
6. Make sure she takes a good amount water, maintain her hydration.
7. Make sure she is conscious and oriented, if at all you seems not satisfied with her response, rush to your nearest ER.
8. A healthy diet is key to a good life. It is recomended to eat green leafy vegetabels, pulses, beans, eggs (if a nonveg.).
9. For investigation - CBC, LFT, KFT, THYPI DOT(IF REQUIRED), IRON PROFILE.
TAKE CARE
HAVE A GOOD DAY
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