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Hi my mum has just got back.from miami last thursday. she has a progressively worsw chesty cough, fatigue, vomitting and headache what shall she do?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt.: I would advise monitoring for fever and an evaluation for possible influenza and bronchitis.

Answered 2/24/2018

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Viral pneumonia : She likely had a viral pneumonia or atypical pneumonia She should see her primary physician

Answered 2/25/2018

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Examination needed: There has been viral influenza in Florida. Initial treatment is resting, adequate fluid intake and Tylenol for aches and pains. If symptoms are over several days old, cough is persistent, fevers,chills,sweats, wheezing, chest distress, shortness of breath or copious sputum production, a secondary bacterial infection is likely and antibiotics are recommended. It's best to have her examined,treated.

Answered 2/24/2018

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