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What Causes Dry Cough And Wheezing In 76 Years Old Person?

Dry cough, wheezing, no fever, no pain, came out of nowhere, 76 years old, pacemaker and diabetic, feel generally fine, Canadian in Florida for winter, never had this before, haven't had a cold in years do not want to go to hospital or doctor as you can imagine, can't afford, but will if absolutely necessary.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

Chest infection is most common cause of cough & wheeze. Wheeze also appears in asthma. I would suggest you following things:
> Give Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough
> Take a pot with boilling water, cover her head & pot with a sheet and ask her to take deep breaths with that steam. It will give soothing effect( Take care that she does not burn her face).

Report to hospital if:
> Condition remain same after 3-4 days
> Any unusual symptom appears
> Condition deteriorates.
> There is difficulty in breathing.


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up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing her good health.
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What Causes Dry Cough And Wheezing In 76 Years Old Person?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Chest infection is most common cause of cough & wheeze. Wheeze also appears in asthma. I would suggest you following things: Give Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough Take a pot with boilling water, cover her head & pot with a sheet and ask her to take deep breaths with that steam. It will give soothing effect( Take care that she does not burn her face). Report to hospital if: Condition remain same after 3-4 days Any unusual symptom appears Condition deteriorates. There is difficulty in breathing. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing her good health.