Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Pneumonia And Loss Of Appetite

patient reports loss of appetite, diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, is elderly and has 5 pound weight gain, fever is present, sputum is yellow, and green large amounts. I believe she is dehydrated, but her weight gain tells me otherwise? Also I am not sure if pneumonia causes ineffective airway clearance, impaired gas exchange or both??
posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015
Twitter Thu, 23 Jun 2016 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 23 Jun 2016 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pneumonia and loss of appetite which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection, due to poor immunity of body and high susceptibility and prone to infections.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Avoid taking cold beverages. You should consult pulmonologist without any delay and get blood test, throat swab test and x ray of the chest done. Go for complete blood count and platelet count to rule out any hidden systemic pathology and start treatment as per prescription. For now do warm saline rinses .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Pneumonia And Loss Of Appetite

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pneumonia and loss of appetite which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection, due to poor immunity of body and high susceptibility and prone to infections. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Avoid taking cold beverages. You should consult pulmonologist without any delay and get blood test, throat swab test and x ray of the chest done. Go for complete blood count and platelet count to rule out any hidden systemic pathology and start treatment as per prescription. For now do warm saline rinses . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari