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2019-12-14 16:11:03
When blood pressure was tested today it was 150/90. Currently taking medication for cough. What may be the issue?
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It is raised. R u taking any medicine for that. Just check BP again and take reading morning and evening
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Blood pressure to be measured at rest only. If it's consistently higher than 130/80 then you may require doctor's consultation.
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BP monitoring for next 3 days

Answered2019-12-14 18:20:09

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