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What Treatment To Be Taken For Asthma And High Blood Pressure?
my dad is 89 yrs old, entered hospital diagnosed with delirium also infection to his lungsmust mention he has asthma . he also has issues with his blood pressure. today his oressure was at 200/ they managed to lower it but has been sleeping all dat. is this normal
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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Infections particularly if they are severe are associated with fatigue and drowsiness so this would account for him sleeping most of the day.
His blood pressure may have also increased as a result of this infection. They would use meds to control it and reassess when he improves to see if the medication needs altering.
Delirium can occur in the elderly when they are fighting infections. It is reversible and would improve as the infection improves.
I hope this helps
Infections particularly if they are severe are associated with fatigue and drowsiness so this would account for him sleeping most of the day.
His blood pressure may have also increased as a result of this infection. They would use meds to control it and reassess when he improves to see if the medication needs altering.
Delirium can occur in the elderly when they are fighting infections. It is reversible and would improve as the infection improves.
I hope this helps
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