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What Causes Severe Cough And Sinus Problems After Treated For FCR-Lite?
My husband was treated with 6 rounds of FCR-Lite, he finished his treatments in July and for the las 3 or 4 weeks he has had a severe cough and went to his family doctor and was diagnosed with a sinus infection. Could this be a sign of a relapse? He was running a fever aroud 99 to 99.8.
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for relapse at present.
FCR lite is chemotherapy for CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia).
Chemotherapy can cause immunosuppression and Sinus infection.
So give him broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or azithromycin.
Telling him to do steam inhalation 4-5 times a day and drink plenty of fluids orally.
Don't worry, he will be alright. Don't think about relapse.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for relapse at present.
FCR lite is chemotherapy for CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia).
Chemotherapy can cause immunosuppression and Sinus infection.
So give him broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or azithromycin.
Telling him to do steam inhalation 4-5 times a day and drink plenty of fluids orally.
Don't worry, he will be alright. Don't think about relapse.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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