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Suggest Treatment For Dark Brown Mucous
my mother has impaired energy, she seems short of breath after just walking her dog. She has had a cough for almost 3weeks. Her mucous was a dark brown when she was expelling it. What kind of tests or procedures should she consider?
Is there a more specific lung test that can be done to clarify and direct treatment?
Is there a more specific lung test that can be done to clarify and direct treatment?
Mon, 23 May 2016
Hi
She needs an exam and a chest x-ray since she likely has pneumonia and needs a course of antibiotics for it
She needs an exam and a chest x-ray since she likely has pneumonia and needs a course of antibiotics for it
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