my uncle is suffering from chronic cough,extremely laboured breathing. he was admitted in ICU CMRI for 5 days due to laboured breathing. he was being given supplemental oxygen. dr. said he has respiratory tract infection and lung infection. please tell me what to do so that he can be subjected to better treatment? whom should i consult? what diagnostic tests are required?
Thank posting you query to Chat Doctor .you should be investigated for culture and sensitivity testing of sputum. It will guide you about bacterial cause of infection and provide you sensitive antibiotic. Some time viral illness also present with same manifestation, so you should contact to medicine physician he will treat you accordingly. Hope outside satisfied with my answer.  Feel free to tunicate if any query.regards, Chat Doctor.