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Cough and fever
Hello Doctor,
My father age, 65, recently travelled to Canada and develop a new cough (dry & mucus). Also his temp reach to 100F during the day. He got minor heart attack in sep 2002 and implanted with 3 stent.
My question is do we need to go for any specific test in Canada? Is it normal to develop such symptoms. His bp remain in between 125-140/80-89mg/mm, spo2 98-99, heart beat 69-79per/min.
Thank you in advance for you time to consider this query.
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Take a CXR
How long does this symptoms persisting?
Take online consultation with relavent reports
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In view of Cough and Fever can go for a routine blood investigations along with a X-ray chest if the symptoms are worsening.
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if fever is persistent, get a consult for him with a pulmonologist
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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Hyderabad
He needs certain tests. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment .
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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Kakinada
Duration of symptoms?
If symptoms are continuing consult a pulmonologist and proceed accordingly
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