Hello sir,
My grandfather (age 76 ) has pleural effusion due to heart failure.He had pleural tapping but the fluid accumulated again.He has shortness of breath and appetite loss.His condition worsens at night.He is not able to sleep at night due to shortness of breath.
Doctor has prescribed these medicines-
dytor 10mg
atorvastatin tablets
nitroglycerin controlled release tablets
metoprolol tartrate tablets
aspirin tablets i.p. 150 mg
tamsulosin hydrochloride prolonged release capsules tiotropium bromide mh ip 9 mcg/ dose inhaler
salmeterol and fluticasone propionate powder for inhalation i.p.
Fluid analysis was done but the reports are normal and there is predominantly lymphocytes against a background of RBC .I am attaching the xray of 10/3/24(before Pleural tapping)
What can we opt other than medications which is safe at this age?and what should we do for his shortness of breath at night?,he is not able to sleep at night
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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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Xray is not attached.pl consult pulmonologist and cardiologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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