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Suffering From Pneumonia, Rheumatoid Arthritis And Varicose Veins. On Steroids And Oxygen Support. Any Suggestions?
my husband came out of hospital yesterday after being there since 17th December with pnuemonia he also has rheumatoid arthritus & trouble with varicose veins in his legs this time he was given oxygen as he was breathless I am looking for a hand tester to check his levels at home Last night he spent most of it awake & coughing he is on steriods for two more weeks before he goes to see the doctor again
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
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Your husband is taking right medicine. Don't worry.
He must be discharged from the hospital after recovering from pneumonia.
He should be slept in mild propped up position if he is breathless. If possible he can be nebulized at home.
For rheumatoid arthritis ,there are many disease modifying drugs with less side effects .He can try that.
Varicose vein can be treated conservatively or surgical depending upon the patients.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
Your husband is taking right medicine. Don't worry.
He must be discharged from the hospital after recovering from pneumonia.
He should be slept in mild propped up position if he is breathless. If possible he can be nebulized at home.
For rheumatoid arthritis ,there are many disease modifying drugs with less side effects .He can try that.
Varicose vein can be treated conservatively or surgical depending upon the patients.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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