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Cough since past 4 days
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
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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
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could be a viral she got from someone..but a detailed history is needed before making any assumptions
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Hello. Understood your problem . please consult online with detailed history and chest x ray of patient
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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
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Dr. Anusha Kantheti
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Check vitals like temperature bp spo2 ,pulse rate and take basic chest xray to help u further
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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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