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How Can nausea, Congested Cough And Headache In An Elderly Person be Treated?
I have my mother living with us. She is 85 and has dementia. She is experiencing a very congested cough as well as being extremely nauseated and throwing up a dark green bile. She is complaining of a terrible headache and as well as feeling great pressure in and around her nose.
Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Hi,
It could be a simple respiratory tract infection. Consult a physician and start a short course of simple antibiotics like amoxicillin. Nasal decongestant drops and steam inhalation can provide symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be a simple respiratory tract infection. Consult a physician and start a short course of simple antibiotics like amoxicillin. Nasal decongestant drops and steam inhalation can provide symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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