Suggest treatment for athetoid cerebral palsy
Patient: My daughter who is 44 years old, who has Spastic/Athetoid cerebral palsy,was diagnosed last Monday,with pneumonia in the lower lobe of her left lung. She is on antibiotics and cough syrup. She still has horrible cough, and starts coughing every time I try to feed her. Do I need to take her back to the doctor, or wait until she finishes taking the antibiotic she is taking now? Doctor: Hi, I am Dr.Bruno.  I have read your question with care and understand your concerns regarding caught. Let me try to help you Questions : She still has horrible cough, and starts coughing every time I try to feed her. Do I need to take her back to the doctor, Answer : If she is coughing every time you try to feed her, it is possible that the food you are giving is entering her windpipe (Trachea) instead of her food pipe (esophagus).  She needs to be evaluated by a doctor. Please take her to doctor now.  Hope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care.