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How Can Wheezing, Cough And Cold Be Treated In An Elderly Patient?
Question: I am in late, I hope, stage of flu. Heavy cough, and mucous. Dr recommended OTC cough suppressant /decongestant. Mucinex fast XXXXXXX night time cold & flu. After taking it, I have experienced wheezing in my chest. Similar to wheezing a had in early September when I had an analgesic pump inserted in my neck post arthroscopic rotator-cuff surgery. It was immediately removed because of that symptom. No pain but spooky. I am 83-y-o male.
Brief Answer:
Require a short course of bronchodilator therapy
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your symptoms, the possibility of Asthma like symptoms ( adult onset type ) is very high.
This requires bronchodilator therapy at the earliest.
Chest x ray would be a useful screening modality.
These Asthma like symptoms are secondary to the chest Infection /flue like which you are currently experiencing.
Consultation with an expert chest physician will be of great help in instituting oral/inhalatory bronchodilator therapy.
Are you satisfied with my consultation ?
Is there anything else left to be discussed?
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
Require a short course of bronchodilator therapy
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your symptoms, the possibility of Asthma like symptoms ( adult onset type ) is very high.
This requires bronchodilator therapy at the earliest.
Chest x ray would be a useful screening modality.
These Asthma like symptoms are secondary to the chest Infection /flue like which you are currently experiencing.
Consultation with an expert chest physician will be of great help in instituting oral/inhalatory bronchodilator therapy.
Are you satisfied with my consultation ?
Is there anything else left to be discussed?
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
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