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2021-07-30 17:28:57
My mother is suffering from high fever (103)from last week. it is not reduced even taking antibiotic injection twice a day.today in ct scan we got to know she is having Bronchiectasis. please answer whether it is emergency or not and also please suggest further treatment.
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Need to evaluate properly for better treatment. So take a appointment with Pulmonologist

Answered2021-07-30 17:54:22

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What is your mother's age.Does she have any co morbidities.proper history is necessary. What is the cause of bronchiectasis, not mentioned.Brochiectasis is chronic.if fever is persisting,sputum has to be examined,,and culture and sensitivity for the proper antibiotics  is necessary. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken .

Answered2021-07-31 01:34:52

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Needed detailed history and investigation reports do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

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