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2018-02-19 18:31:19
My father age 74 suffeing from breathing problem and cold, pls guide if nebulazation be of any help
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Cold that leading to dyspnea may be due to exacerbation of his underlying lung disease. Nebulisation would help. May require some other drugs also if cold is of more than 2 days with fever.
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Go for x ray chest and CBC

Answered2018-02-20 07:32:52

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