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My father 83,copd,takes dpi rotacaps-formoterol (6mcg)+budesonide (400mcg) twice/day. still shortness of breath, sticky mucus below tongue causes breathless,trouble swallowing,breathing, pulse 120+. pulseox 92/93 when short else 96/98. hb-13.5 g/dl?
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He needs to see a lung doctor ASAP. If that is his pulse at rest and his pulse ox at rest, he likely needs oxygen therapy. If he cannot see a lung doctor ASAP, then you should take him to an ER or urgent care. This is a serious situation with his heart rate being that high and he is short of breath with a pulse ox on the low side at rest. It likely goes lower with movement. He needs a doctor now.
Answered 9/25/2023
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