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How Can Respiratory Tract Infection Be Treated?
I have had a respiratory infection, virus for over a month.I thought I was better but the 2nd day after completing a second round of antibiotics it is back. My biggest concern now is that I have been around my three week newborn grandson. Why does this keep happening and what can I do to keep my grandson from getting this?
Tue, 30 May 2017
Hi welcome to the health care magic
You are having respiratory infection since one month
So I suggest you to consult pulmonologoist for following work up...
_Auscultation first needs to be done to hear rhonchi or rales
_chest x ray
_CBC
_throat swab and culture
According to reports further management planned
According to culture specific antibiotic can be prescribed
If x ray shows consolidation then sputum examination needed
Wear mask if having cough problem
Handkerchief used while sneezing
Take care
Hope your concern solved
You are having respiratory infection since one month
So I suggest you to consult pulmonologoist for following work up...
_Auscultation first needs to be done to hear rhonchi or rales
_chest x ray
_CBC
_throat swab and culture
According to reports further management planned
According to culture specific antibiotic can be prescribed
If x ray shows consolidation then sputum examination needed
Wear mask if having cough problem
Handkerchief used while sneezing
Take care
Hope your concern solved
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