HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Dry Cracked Hoarse Voice After Chest Infection, Hasn't Got Better, 85 Yrs Old. What To Do ?

hi my mother is 85 she had a chest infection a year ago when her voice became dry cracked and hoarse. she stopped smoking then. since then her voice is now very very bad. its agony to even listen to her. she has no pain. she wont go to the doctors and is convinced he will hospitalise her and she will die. what can I do for her thankyou AAAA
Mon, 15 Oct 2012
Report Abuse
Cardiologist,  's  Response
Hi
It is sad that your mother is sick and not willing to see a doctor.
One should never miss a potentially treatable condition - she must be seen
Smoking and age may suggest bad things - but small things like a polyp should not be missed -
She has to see a doctor. It is our duty to convince her and show to a doctor. Don't we take a child, even if the child refuses?
Of course, even if doctors see, there are instances when they may not be able to help at times.
But it is better to convince her and convince ourselves that the best has been done and nothing curable is missed
Wishing her speedy recovery
Good luck

I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Dry Cracked Hoarse Voice After Chest Infection, Hasn't Got Better, 85 Yrs Old. What To Do ?

Hi It is sad that your mother is sick and not willing to see a doctor. One should never miss a potentially treatable condition - she must be seen Smoking and age may suggest bad things - but small things like a polyp should not be missed - She has to see a doctor. It is our duty to convince her and show to a doctor. Don t we take a child, even if the child refuses? Of course, even if doctors see, there are instances when they may not be able to help at times. But it is better to convince her and convince ourselves that the best has been done and nothing curable is missed Wishing her speedy recovery Good luck