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2025-04-21 16:08:19
My grandmother has been constant coughing for past 4 days and she doesn't have apetite. She has not been eating since past 4 days. She has slight phlegm. Please give suggestions on what can be done She caught the cough from her daughter
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Yes as suggested by one of the colleagues please show a doctor as soon as possible

Answered2025-04-24 00:15:08

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Elders with co-morbidities and loss of appetite generally deteriorate rapidly so don’t wait consult a doctor as soon as possible
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Consult pulmonologist

Answered2025-04-22 08:37:41

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could be a viral she got from someone..but a detailed history is needed before making any assumptions

Answered2025-04-22 07:32:50

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Hello. Understood your problem . please consult online with detailed history  and chest x ray of patient

Answered2025-04-22 07:18:51

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

Answered2025-04-22 06:11:26

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Check vitals like temperature bp spo2 ,pulse rate and take basic chest xray to help u further

Answered2025-04-22 10:13:01

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Pl take an X-ray chest pa view, as it is necessary in this age. Pl consult with X-ray report.

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