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2023-04-16 23:00:58
How to differentiate cough , Bronchiolitis and pneumonia ? I mean how to know is it only cough or is it associated with brochiolitis or with pneumonia ?
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same

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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

Answered2023-04-18 04:02:45

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With clinical examination and investigations we can differentiate it
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consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation

Answered2023-04-17 06:08:25

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Hello ,    It's very difficult to differentiate with cough above two conditions!  Only a doctor can co-relate with symptoms and physical examination and then give his/her provisional diagnosis! Exact reason can only be conferred with radiological + blood investigations.

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With detailed clinical symptoms, and examination, and certain investigations,you can differentiate.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.

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just by clinical history , hemat and radiology

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