Hi, my husband is 47, is overweight, he has been coughing a lot, does not seem to have a cold, vomiting in the morning, like morning sickness, I dont know how to help him. Ive been helping him with his diet and gave him mucinex since he said it would help...can you tell me if he needs to go to a doctor?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely take him to the hospital because possibility of bronchitis or lung infection (pneumonia) is more in your husbands case. Severe coughing, vomiting are commonly seen with viral bronchitis and bacterial pneumonia. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray to rule out lung infection. 3. PUT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis. He may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on the basis of these reports. Don't worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.