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Plane_Poem_5408 t1_iubtbbq wrote

Reply to comment by ilovedogs67 in [LPT REQUEST] Girlfriend came over, been coughing nonstop and having trouble breathing by DR3AMZx

Meh most of my obese friends have breathing difficulties when sick, not necessarily as bad as it seems/feels.

Plus going to the hospital is expensive. I think most people avoid it unless 100% needed

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NinjaHermit t1_iubvi47 wrote

She’s coughing nonstop and can’t breathe properly. That’s exactly the reason to go to the hospital.

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Plane_Poem_5408 t1_iubzrnl wrote

Most people when sick Cant “breathe properly”

Do you go to the hospital every time you catch a cold?

As I clearly said in a comment on here, if her breathing is rapid and shallow go to the hospital. If it’s just harder than usual, especially factoring in the obesity it’s not a life threatening issue. Just an annoying one.

If she gets the cough under control which is easy to do with otc products, her breathing will get easier. If it doesn’t then yes I agree go to the doctor.

Most people don’t have thousands to throw at the er because they are uncomfortable.

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