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How Can High Fever Along With Chronic Cough Be Treated?

My wife has had a cold for several weeks. It is getting worse. today she spent the entire day in bed with fever of 101F. Temperature 5 minutes ago was 102F. Yesterday she had a bad cough that kept her awake most of the night. She is almost 70 years old but in generally good shape. Is it time to go to the hospital or other medical facility or should we wait a little longer? is it
Thu, 1 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Yes, it is time to go to the hospital. A fever with the chronic cough could indicate a lung infection.

I recommend you:
- An urgent physician consults
- A chest x-ray. A CT scan may be required
- Blood tests (complete blood count, kidney an deliver function tests)
- A blood and sputum culture
- Specific blood tests to check for certain infections

Based on these we can find out what's going on and treated appropriately. Please see your doctor as soon as possible. Keep her well hydrated (if not medically contraindicated).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
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How Can High Fever Along With Chronic Cough Be Treated?

Hello, Yes, it is time to go to the hospital. A fever with the chronic cough could indicate a lung infection. I recommend you: - An urgent physician consults - A chest x-ray. A CT scan may be required - Blood tests (complete blood count, kidney an deliver function tests) - A blood and sputum culture - Specific blood tests to check for certain infections Based on these we can find out what s going on and treated appropriately. Please see your doctor as soon as possible. Keep her well hydrated (if not medically contraindicated). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shuba Hariprasad