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hi my dad has copd, he is coughing up blood and going dizzy a lot , I've taken him docs and they gave him anti biotics.. what else can I do

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need advise he can't hardly breath

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I'd say get him to A&E better safe than sorry, at least call a paramedic

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seyre

Ring BLF they give the best advice and know what they are talking about. Good luck. x Susie

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what's is blf ? thanks

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mommalou

he needs to go to hosp asap phone 999 xx been there hope he is better soon

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I've ask him if he wants to go ozzy he said no, what could happen

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mommalou

tell him he needs to be checked out if he is coughing blood up he may need different antibiotics x

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mommalou

blf is british lung foundation

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SusieQs

Ring for an ambulance. They will come out and see him. He needs medical attention as as possible.

I think you should take medical advise as soon as possible. Please ring the helpline blf on Monday they have good advise and should be able to point you in the right direction. Good luck tad x x

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Mocarey

I hope your Dad is feeling better now if not he really needs hospital treatment. M

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sounds & is very serious please don't delay I wouldn't wait till Monday, hope he get's better very soon!x

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