A member asked:

My grandma - 89 yearsof age started coughing up water since dinner last night - should she be concern?

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Dr. Taj Jiva answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

May need evaluation: In view of her age, this may suggest aspiration of her secretions or acid. This could suggest congestive heart failure.Hence, evaluation by a physician is necessary to make sure that she does not have aspiration pneumonia or heart failure.

Answered 4/23/2019

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