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2018-01-23 21:45:58
My 75yr old grandmother had a stroke 2 months ago, she is admitted now because of a cold chest infection. Doctors tryed nebuliser and still have to clean her lungs.. Chances of survival? :/ BP and HR looks normal
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Hi It depends on Xray findings. If she have infection she needs to confirm the type of infection and treatment

Answered2018-01-26 03:56:56

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