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Can Tylenol Be Given For Fever And Cough?

My 89 year old father has a fever of 100.9 and was coughing last night. He has COPD. He s not coughing today. He is sitting in his chair with oxygen. He ate lunch but not dinner. Should we give him tylenol? At what point should we go to the emergency room?
Tue, 6 Feb 2018
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Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic!

I have read through your questions and understand your concerns. Yes, you can give him Tylenol for fever at eight hourly intervals. You said that he has COPD. If he shows any signs of respiratory distress like shortness of breath or wheezing, I would advise you to take him to the ER and get assessed. Meanwhile, raise the head end of his bed to help him breath properly and check his temperature at regular intervals.

I hope that answers your query. If you have any further questions, please feel free to write to me.

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Take care

Regards,
Dr. Nazma.amman, General & Family Physician
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Can Tylenol Be Given For Fever And Cough?

Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! I have read through your questions and understand your concerns. Yes, you can give him Tylenol for fever at eight hourly intervals. You said that he has COPD. If he shows any signs of respiratory distress like shortness of breath or wheezing, I would advise you to take him to the ER and get assessed. Meanwhile, raise the head end of his bed to help him breath properly and check his temperature at regular intervals. I hope that answers your query. If you have any further questions, please feel free to write to me. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Take care Regards, Dr. Nazma.amman, General & Family Physician