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My father has stage 4lung cancer and he is becoming very confused.sometimes he doesn't even know me, he is also getting a cough now .is this normal?
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Yes: His gas exchange is affected by the cancer and his confusion may be related to medication or low oxygen or high carbon dioxide. If symptoms continue to progress palliative care evaluation may be in order.
Answered 11/28/2017
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