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Chest infection and weakness

2017-08-22 15:26:54
Senior citizen 84 years old : Had a fall and also chest infection from a week. Very weak, has had drip once. Has had bypass surgery 3 years back. Undergone nebulization twice but still has a very phlegmy cough. Can she take antibiotics ? If not what are the alternatives?
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She MUST take antibiotics, preferably intravenous.
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chest x-ray. blood tests
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may need to be admitted

Answered2017-08-24 05:56:01

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