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What To Do For Fever, Coughing Up Mucus And Difficulty In Breathing?

My Daughter is 48 and is from out of town visiting. I m worried because she has had chills, fever. coughing up mucus and a difficult time breathing. She had a temperature earlier of 101 degrees. She has no energy and can t get out of bed. It s late and I want to take her to an Insta Care to make sure she doesn t have pneumonia. sue
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion you should test her sputum for Gram's staining, culture and sensitivity.

Once you have report in your hand take the antibiotics accordingly.

Your symptoms is suggestive of pneumonia. If antibiotics is taken as per the report your daughter will be clear up with the infection soon.

Please also suggest her respiratory exercise. This will help you clear up the residual infection fast.


I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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What To Do For Fever, Coughing Up Mucus And Difficulty In Breathing?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should test her sputum for Gram s staining, culture and sensitivity. Once you have report in your hand take the antibiotics accordingly. Your symptoms is suggestive of pneumonia. If antibiotics is taken as per the report your daughter will be clear up with the infection soon. Please also suggest her respiratory exercise. This will help you clear up the residual infection fast. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.