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How To Treat Lungs Infection?
My father has lungs infection few days back, His TLC found 32800 in the blood test report. it is increase from 28500 to 32800 within 4 days. Dr. say it is increase due to infection. what s the reason Physically he is feeling fit but feel some weakness. pls suggest cause & effects. Thanx N K Upadhyay
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion your father is having lower respiratory tract infection ( LRTI ). It is known as pneumonia.
Pneumonia is caused by bacteria mostly but viral infection can also cause this. And it is spread by inhalation. Since total count is high it seems bacterial pneumonia mostly.
So,In pneumonia we need to first identify the organism. For this sputum culture and sensitivity is necessary to guide antibiotic therapy.
So better to consult pulmonologist and start appropriate antibiotics.
In my opinion your father is having lower respiratory tract infection ( LRTI ). It is known as pneumonia.
Pneumonia is caused by bacteria mostly but viral infection can also cause this. And it is spread by inhalation. Since total count is high it seems bacterial pneumonia mostly.
So,In pneumonia we need to first identify the organism. For this sputum culture and sensitivity is necessary to guide antibiotic therapy.
So better to consult pulmonologist and start appropriate antibiotics.
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