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Is Waking Up In The Night Feeling Cold Hands And Feet With No Fever Due To Asthma And Emphysema?
I have a history of Asthma and Emphysema. A couple days ago I noticed some pain in the upper left rib area especially when I coughed or took a deep breath. I have had a history of aspirating if I eat to close to bed time, but I don t think that s it. I was also in a situation where I could have slightly hurt a rib.However last night I woke up freezing cold and nothing I did would warm me up. I had piles of blankets on me and a heating pad held against my chest and it really hurt to take a deep breath, yet I didn t have a fever ( but my thermometer is very old and not reliable. does it sound like pneumonia? I have antibiotic for just such a problem, but I m not positive it s Pneumonia. Should I start the antibiotic to be safe? I m 59 years old by the way
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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As you explain the situation I don't think this is pneumonia.Usually a viral situation is more likely and usually it last for 3-5 days.If more please consult your doctor and he will examine you closely
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
As you explain the situation I don't think this is pneumonia.Usually a viral situation is more likely and usually it last for 3-5 days.If more please consult your doctor and he will examine you closely
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
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