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What Causes Breast Pain And Flu Along With Cough?
My mom is 85 years old. dor the last 7 week her doctor says that she has a flu virus. She has ben coughing for the last 7 weeks ans has pain over right breast and into her back. Now today she has brought 3 clots when coughing. Hurts to take a deep breathe.
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
Hello,
She is having a viral or bacterial infection. Consult a pulmonologist and send the sputum sample for culture study and start antibiotics according to the culture report.
As of now, she can take analgesics like acetaminophen for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
She is having a viral or bacterial infection. Consult a pulmonologist and send the sputum sample for culture study and start antibiotics according to the culture report.
As of now, she can take analgesics like acetaminophen for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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