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2018-03-22 06:07:55
I am under medication of chest infection, but i fear its tuberculosis,since i read some blogs about tuberculosis, symptoms of chest infection and tuberculosis looks like same, so i want to clarify my doubt with a doctor
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You should get a Sputum examination done. If the cough persists for more than two weeks eve after complete course of medicine, consult a pulmonologist.

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