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Suffering from dry cough and weakness
My mother is aged 65. Suffering from continous cough and health weakness. Need home visit by Dr for treatment
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Rule out asthma or Copd
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Chronic cough in elderly needs proper evaluation.
Causes may include infection, asthma, GERD, heart issues, TB
Advice:
Home visit by physician is appropriate
Basic tests: Chest X-ray, CBC, oxygen levels
Avoid self-medication
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Find doctor of your city on practo for home visit
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At 65 years of age, a continuous cough along with general weakness should never be ignored, especially when it has been going on for some time. There can be many possible causes, such as:
Chest infection (bacterial or viral)
Bronchitis or pneumonia
Asthma or COPD( most likely in this age and presentation)
Tuberculosis (TB) – very important to rule out in elderly patients
Heart-related causes
Acid reflux (GERD)
Anemia or general nutritional deficiency
Since she is elderly and underweight (47 kg), proper clinical examination is very important before starting any treatment.
What should be done first:
A doctor should visit and examine her at home or in clinic and check:
Oxygen level (SpO₂)
Blood pressure, pulse, temperature
Chest examination
General weakness and nutritional status
Investigations that may be required:
The doctor may advise:
Chest X-ray
Blood tests (CBC, ESR/CRP, sugar levels)
Sputum test if cough is productive
Possibly ECG if weakness is significant
These tests will help identify the exact cause instead of giving only cough syrup, which is not enough.
Treatment:
Treatment will depend on the cause:
If infection → proper antibiotics + supportive medicines
If asthma/COPD → inhalers and specific medicines
If weakness/anemia → supplements and diet correction
If acidity → anti-reflux treatment
About home visit:
If she is weak or unable to travel, a home visit by a physician is a very good idea. The doctor can:
Do full examination
Start treatment immediately
Advise necessary tests
Decide if hospital visit/admission is needed or not
Seek urgent medical attention immediately if any of these are present:
Breathlessness
Fever not settling
Chest pain
Blood in cough
Very poor appetite or extreme weakness
Oxygen level below 94%
Helpful tips for now:
Ensure adequate fluids and light nutritious food
Avoid cold drinks, dust, smoke
Keep her warm
Do not self-medicate or delay evaluation
Nebulisation with hot water and vicks in it.
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kindly consult
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Kindly provide a detailed history including patient’s comorbidities and history present medications. chronic cough and weakness include various differential diagnosis like .
Chronic bronchitis / COPD
• Bronchial asthma (late onset)
• Tuberculosis (esp. reactivation)
• Bronchiectasis
• Interstitial lung disease
• Lung malignancy
• Valvular disease (MR, AS in elderly)
• Atrial fibrillation
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I understand your concern due to health issues it wud be difficult for your mother to mobilize at this time .. kindly consult I need more investigations to rule out the diagnosis
Kindly consult for proper advice and medication
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In a 65-year-old, continuous cough with generalized weakness is NOT something to ignore.
Common causes include chest infection, pneumonia, uncontrolled asthma/COPD, post-COVID complications, heart-related issues, anemia, or electrolyte imbalance. Elderly patients can worsen quickly if not assessed properly.
A home visit by a doctor is appropriate and recommended if she is weak, unable to travel, or coughing continuously.
Next Steps
• Full clinical examination (chest, oxygen level, BP, pulse)
• Assessment for infection or breathing difficulty
• Start appropriate medicines (not trial-and-error syrups)
• Decide if tests or hospital care are required
Health Tips
• Arrange a home visit doctor consultation urgently
• If home visit is not immediately available, she should be seen the same day at a clinic or hospital
• Avoid self-starting antibiotics or strong cough suppressants
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Hrct chest
Blood test cbc, crp, esr
Seroflow inheller two puffs two times for long term.
Theophylline tab two times a day after food for 3 weeks.
tab azee 500 one per day for five days.
Nebulization with duoline n budecort respule two times for 5 days. This is best.
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Age 65 and continuous cough need continuous evaluation and monitoring ,
Elaborate the history of patient , is there any history of asthama , bronchitis in family ??
Need proper evaluation .
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Arrange a home visit by a physician as soon as possible for full examination, vitals check, chest auscultation, and review of current medicines. The doctor may advise basic tests like chest X-ray, blood tests, oxygen saturation, and ECG based on findings.
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If home visit gets delayed, possible visit nearby clinic as early as possible
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Discuss with general physician locally or visit a nursing home to provide this facility.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do consult
Steam inhalation
Salt water gargling
Rest for 3 days
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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Firozabad
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Is she taking any other medication?? Kindly consult for further evaluation
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online will guide you
Need proper history and evaluation for further suggestions
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Pawan Kumar Tiwari
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Varanasi
Any other history?
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Dr. Sumit Verma
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Hello, Need some past history, you can contact me on Practo.
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