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Suggest Treatment For Nausea And Coughing In An Elderly Person
I have the feeling of feeling nauseous although I don t actually throw up. I have recently recovered from a severe bout of coughing (over 1 week) when I coughed up a lot of mucous. Could this mucous cause irritability in my stomach? I am 75 years old and very active until this recent bout of illness.Your comments would be most welcome.
Wed, 4 May 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you husband have symptoms of nausea and coughing in an elderly person which seems to be due to disturbed electrolyte balance in body. It could be due to infection by strep bacteria. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest and Immunoglobulin G levels checked for further treatment. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Take plenty of fluids and oral rehydrating solution and steam as well. Avoid intake of outside food and cold beverages .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you husband have symptoms of nausea and coughing in an elderly person which seems to be due to disturbed electrolyte balance in body. It could be due to infection by strep bacteria. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest and Immunoglobulin G levels checked for further treatment. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Take plenty of fluids and oral rehydrating solution and steam as well. Avoid intake of outside food and cold beverages .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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