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Do Shallow Breathing, Unusual Sugar Reading And Dizziness Need Immediate Medical Attention?
My diabetic 62 year old spouse has had a low grade fever for two months. Doctors are monitoring condition. Symptoms increased two days ago - doctor s appointment is Monday. symptoms include shallow breathing, blood sugar readings between 170 - 240 whether fasting or two hours after eating, eyes have flickers, is dizzy, sleeping about 30 minutes every two hours, fever ranges from 99.7 to 101.2 over last two days. is it safe to wait for Monday s appointment?
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Hello,
I want to know also his pulse rate, breathing rate, blood pressure and blood oxygenation. If all these are within normal range you can wait for a doctor appointment and if not you should go to ER for evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I want to know also his pulse rate, breathing rate, blood pressure and blood oxygenation. If all these are within normal range you can wait for a doctor appointment and if not you should go to ER for evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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