Suggest Treatment For Cough And Fever

Posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016

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Question : 74 yr old man wet cough and fever for 4 days

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description it appears to be a lower respiratory tract infection. Bacterial etiology if suspected should be ruled out based on history and physical examination findings primarily via auscultation of the chest.

X ray chest, complete blood count, ESR, CRP should be advised to reach a conclusion. Blood cultures should also be sent. Decision on antibiotics choice , bronchodilators and steroids can be taken after the investigations are available.

wishing you best of health

Thanks

please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action

Dr M.S Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar