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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Cough In An Elderly Person
Question: My wife, age 53, has been suffering from a chronic cough for about 4 weeks. She was diagnosed with sinusitus and told it could last up to 4 weeks. She has awoke with chills, lightheadedness, clammy and indegestion which is very unusual for her.
Brief Answer:
Better to get done chest x ray.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should definitely rule out lung infection in her case.
Chronic cough is commonly seen with lung infection.
Night time chills, lightheadedness, colduan clammy extremities etc are seen in pneumonia.
So first get done chest x ray to rule out pneumonia.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.
Better to get done chest x ray.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should definitely rule out lung infection in her case.
Chronic cough is commonly seen with lung infection.
Night time chills, lightheadedness, colduan clammy extremities etc are seen in pneumonia.
So first get done chest x ray to rule out pneumonia.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.
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