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My 64 year old husband has been off his feet with a lot of body aches mainly in the back and shoulder area ,running a temp ,sleeping a lot and eating very little. He already has emphysema and COPD and he may be coughing a little more than usual,this has been going on for 6 days, what do you think?
Hi...Thanks for considering Ask a doctor service I understand your worries I advise you to give him T.Paracetamol TID (thrice daily after food) for 3 days I suggest him for blood examination and sputum examination and consult a physician for further treatment in antibiotics... Hope your doubts are cleared Take care
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Hi...Thanks for considering Ask a doctor service I understand your worries I advise you to give him T.Paracetamol TID (thrice daily after food) for 3 days I suggest him for blood examination and sputum examination and consult a physician for further treatment in antibiotics... Hope your doubts are cleared Take care