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Suggest Remedies For Difficulty In Sleeping And Pneumonia In An Elderly Person
Mother 90 years old with pneumonia taking Levaquin antibiotic and having trouble sleeping. Very weak and tired. What other antibiotic would help? This is her second one she is on. The first one did not work. I cant remember the name of first antibiotic but if I heard it I would.
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
Hi,
She is having pneumonia lung parenchyma infection If empirical prescribed antibiotic doesn't work than sputum examination and culture report done to identify organism and accordingly antibiotic can be prescribed. Meanwhile steam inhalation and hot water drinking having soothing effect.
Avoid irritants like excess spicy foods. Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily. Fruits should be consumed more. Consult a pulmonologoist for examination with keeping all this in mind. Take care.
Hope your concern is solved. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
She is having pneumonia lung parenchyma infection If empirical prescribed antibiotic doesn't work than sputum examination and culture report done to identify organism and accordingly antibiotic can be prescribed. Meanwhile steam inhalation and hot water drinking having soothing effect.
Avoid irritants like excess spicy foods. Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily. Fruits should be consumed more. Consult a pulmonologoist for examination with keeping all this in mind. Take care.
Hope your concern is solved. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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