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What Causes Constant Fever And Congested Cough In An Elderly Person?

My dad, age 79, has a congested cough, fatigue, and his appetite isn t very good. This has been going on for a couple of weeks. The congestion seemed to be loosening up (he s spitting up gunk) but now he has a fever of 101. I ve been after him since this started to go to the doctor, but he s so stubborn. It s Saturday and he said if he still had fever on Monday he might go to the doctor. Any suggestions? Thank you a concerned daughter.
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he should goto the doctor the lung field need to be auscultated. sputum should be tested if required he can be given antibiotic like ezythrocin500mg for three days. can take benadryl expectorant. for fever can take tab paracetamol.
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What Causes Constant Fever And Congested Cough In An Elderly Person?

he should goto the doctor the lung field need to be auscultated. sputum should be tested if required he can be given antibiotic like ezythrocin500mg for three days. can take benadryl expectorant. for fever can take tab paracetamol.