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Should I Consult A Doctor For Pneumonia, Tiredness And Weakness?

Hi my husband has been diagnosed with pneumonia and given roxithromycin, he s had a heart transplant 4 yrs ago he is very tired hardly eating or drinking pretty larthargic to be honest should I be taking him to hospital we are now on day 3 on the antibiotics with no improvement what would you suggest?

posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2015

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General Surgeon, Dr. Anders Mark Christensen's Response

Hi,

Yes, you should definitely take him to the hospital, seeing that he is especially vulnerable as a heart transplant recipient.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon

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Pulmonologist, Dr. Dr. Jolanda's Response

Hello,

Yes, as you explain the history and according to the comorbidities he already has he needs to be examined closely to be sure.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist

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Should I Consult A Doctor For Pneumonia, Tiredness And Weakness?

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