78 yo FM respiratory infection?

Question

How do I know if 78 Mother needs to go to the hospital? She has been sick since monday and today her cough is less frequent but more dibilitating. She says she doesn't need to go but I'm afraid she will die in her sleep.

Answer 1

I really need more info to answer this question.  The simplest thing to advise is to call her Doctor on Tuesday Morning and tell the staff what's happening, how worried about her you are and beg for her to get an appointment that day.  She needs to be seen by a medical professional.  If she is having increasing difficulty getting her breath, becomes confused or very lethargic, then call an ambulance.

Good luck.  My thoughts are with you.

Answer 2

ASK DOCTOR 1ST OR NURSES ON CALL....AMERICAN LUNG ***. & WEBMD.COM SYMPTOM'S CHECKER    GOD BLESS

Answer 3

Her doctor will have someone on call for them or be on call themseves, call the hospital and ask to speak to the Dr on call for So and So. They will call you and give you advise. I am an ER nurse, but I would be very worried your mom could have pneumonia. Personally if I were in your situation I would take her to the ER to be checked out.