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COPD with respiratory failure type 2
My father aged 76 has COPD for last 7 yrs. Only few days back with secondary infection he suffered from respiratory failure type 2. He is on 0.5 O2 maintaing o2 at 94. Today abc report shows pco2 - 40 po2 66. He has thyroid and no other medical problems. What is his life expectancy after this respiratory failure episode? Can you give me a clear picture whether he has 6 months or 1 yr or 5 yrs of his life.
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God bless him more healthy years.
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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45 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is very difficult to predict.pl take all precautions. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken. With treatment, life expectancy increases.
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