- Male
- 71 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm really worried about my dad who's 71. He's been in the hospital for 8 days due to some respiratory problems and was found to have a lower respiratory tract infection. He's conscious but has needed ventilator support for the past 4 days. Could you please let me know if the treatment he's receiving sounds right? And how long do you think it might take for him to recover?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Yes you are recieving right treatment,trust your doctor and follow their advice
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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