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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Depression And Bronchitis
My father-in law is 82. He lost his wife on Nov 22. Then he contracted bronchitis and was given a zpak and inhaler. This was about 2 weeks ago. He is still coughing, which doesn t concern me much, but he isn t eating or drinking like he should has lost over 17 lbs and is very week and sleeps a lot. Also cold all the time. House is on 75 degrees and he wears long underwear and 3 blankets on his bed. We are concerned about depression and also dehydration. Planning on taking him to his doctor next week, but as thinking maybe he needs IV fluids now. Please help YYYY@YYYY Thank you - we will appreciate any insight you can help with.
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
Your father in law is having symptom of depression due to loss of a loved one. For life adequate nutrition and hydration is must nessary. You should motivate him to take food as well as liquid. For cough problem you should go to physician for proper examination, investigation and tratment. You should also consult a pychiatrist for drpression.
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