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Suggest Treatment For Hacking Cough, Labored Breathing And Light-headed Feeling

my father has had a hacking cough and lightheaded spells for the last two weeks. in the last 24 hours he is having labored breathing. he has copd and has an appointment with the lung doctor on tuesday. he doesnt think he needs to go to the hospital. should i force him to go or let him try to wait it out till tuesday
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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As your dad is a known case of copd, his present symptoms could be exaggeration of copd. U can try with bronchodilators. Its better to consult your doctor as soon as possible .

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Suggest Treatment For Hacking Cough, Labored Breathing And Light-headed Feeling

Hello, Welcome to hcm, As your dad is a known case of copd, his present symptoms could be exaggeration of copd. U can try with bronchodilators. Its better to consult your doctor as soon as possible . Thank you