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What Causes Impaired Balance And Lack Of Strength While Having COPD?
My mother is seventy nine years old. She has C.O.P.D. She has been trying to get out and about on her own. However she cannot drive so she has to take the bus. She has to take her walker from the house to the bus, and back when she is done. She has fallen several times in the past and is unable to get back up under own power. Why is that?
Mon, 24 Jun 2019
Hello,
I think she may have equilibrium issues which can cause her to fall and inability to drive. Takin a walker to help her walking is a good idea.
I think she may need to get visited by an ENT doctor because there may be an issue with the middle ear.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I think she may have equilibrium issues which can cause her to fall and inability to drive. Takin a walker to help her walking is a good idea.
I think she may need to get visited by an ENT doctor because there may be an issue with the middle ear.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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