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Why does my bedridden father cough after using a nebulizer?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My father is 82 years old. Currently, he is in bed. We use pads for him. He eats well, but he has a cough. So we give him a nebulizer twice daily, but now while nebulization, we can hear the sound of his cough. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Sanya Dhingra

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MBBS

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Dr. Sanya Dhingra is a dedicated General Practitioner with extensive years of clinical experience. She is passionate about working closely with patients, providing comprehensive care for a wide range of health conditions. Dr. Dhingra focuses on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and preventive healthcare to promote overall well-being. Her patient-centered approach ensures compassionate, holistic, and quality medical care for individuals across all age groups.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

This cough sound is not precisely cough but a wheeze (what we call it in medical language). Wheeze is a prevalent feature of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease- bronchial asthma). This could also be a sputum collection in the airway. Is there a previous history of asthma? Also, is it all the time or seasonal? Bronchial asthma is an allergic condition that may run in families. I would advise you to be careful regarding that as well. For now, I would advise you to get a chest examination done. Also, confirm if the patient has any other symptoms like difficulty breathing, runny nose, etc. I would suggest the following investigations,

1.Chest X-ray PA view (posteroanterior view).

2.PFT (pulmonary function test).

3.Chest auscultation.

Continue nebulization for now (thrice daily). Further treatment will be based on the chest X-ray findings. Avoid polluted air. Follow up with the above reports. Thanks.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At September 16, 2020
Reviewed At June 6, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sanya Dhingra is a dedicated General Practitioner with extensive years of clinical experience. She is passionate about working closely with patients, providing comprehensive care for a wide range of health conditions. Dr. Dhingra focuses on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and preventive healthcare to promote overall well-being. Her patient-centered approach ensures compassionate, holistic, and quality medical care for individuals across all age groups.

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sanya Dhingra is a dedicated General Practitioner with extensive years of clinical experience. She is passionate about working closely with patients, providing comprehensive care for a wide range of health conditions. Dr. Dhingra focuses on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and preventive healthcare to promote overall well-being. Her patient-centered approach ensures compassionate, holistic, and quality medical care for individuals across all age groups.

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