Suggest treatments for brown phlegm and pain in chest
Patient: my wife went to her doctor 5 days ago bout symptoms of brown flem and pain in her chest, the doctor told her that she had fluid in her lungs and a cracked rib the doctor did not order her a chest xray or send her to the hospital she gave my wife perscriptions for prednizone 20 mg 3 times a day, avelox 400 mg 1 a day for 7 days , omeprazole 20 mg 1 2times a day, clonazepam 2mg 1 2times a day PRN, and flovent 110 mcg 2 times a day. She has been taking these religeously and still doesnt feel better she acts like shes stoned and cannot stand at all. I dont know what to do Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Brown phlegm with chest pain is more suggestive of lung infection. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done chest x ray. If chest x ray is showing lung infection (pneumonia) then she should be admitted and start Intravenous fluid and antibiotics.So don't wait at home. Consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.