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Cough wont go away

2017-07-25 15:59:44
I had a friend who has tuberculosis.. which type im not aware..she was coming to clg even when her tb was active she sits besides me. 3 weeks back i got swine flu.. took the meds got it treated..but my cough wont go away, i have pain in my chest left side, i lost 3-4kgs and my temp stays between 99-99.4 cud it be that ive got TB?
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Hi. I understand your concerns. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigations like chest x ray to look for infection. consult a pulmonologist for the same.
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if you are from bangalore you can consult me at my clinic at hebbal kempapura. Details are given in practo.

Answered2017-07-26 11:27:08

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