Gen med blog :fever and cough with sputum
This is case of 83yr old male came with complaints of cough with sputum since 4 days,breathlessness since 4 days. Patient was apparently asymptomatic 4days back then he developed cough which was insidious in onset, gradually progessive associated with sputum which was white in colour ,copious amount. Fever since 4 days,high grade, associated with chills and rigors Breathlessness since 4 days which was insidious in onset , gradually progressive from grade 2 to grade 4 No h/o chest pain, orthopnea,pnd, palpitations,pnd PAST HISTORY: Patient is not a known case of Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, TB, Epilepsy, Bronchial asthma, Thyroid disorders PERSONAL HISTORY: Diet - Mixed Appetite - decreased Sleep - Adequate Bowel and Bladder movements- Regular Addiction - consumption of alcohol occassionally,h/o smoking since 30 yrs (1pack per day) GENERAL EXAMINATION Patient is conscious, coherent and cooperative and well oriented to time, place and person He is moderately built There is prese