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Breathing difficulty

2017-10-10 11:46:04
My father in law 74 yr old , chronic COPD pt with frequent exacerbation is now having increased breathing difficulty and exertion
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Start inhalers, antibiotics, and 5 days course of steroids
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X-ray chest

Answered2017-10-11 13:38:00

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