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What Does Fever Along With Runny Nose And Vomiting Indicate?
My husband is 70 years old. Has COPD, a pacemaker, A fib and diabetes. He has been achy, weak runny nose, General cold or flu symptoms a temp. over 101 now vomiting. The last time he vomited it had a brownish tint to it. Is this a major concern or is it something that I can call doctor tomorrow?y
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Fever, vomiting, runny nose along with history of COPD is concerning for possibility of underlying pneumonia. He need complete metabolic profile, chest Xray and sputum analysis at this point. Please be advised to follow up with the emergency room or urgent care.
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Dr.Lekshmi
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Fever, vomiting, runny nose along with history of COPD is concerning for possibility of underlying pneumonia. He need complete metabolic profile, chest Xray and sputum analysis at this point. Please be advised to follow up with the emergency room or urgent care.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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