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Cough 10 weeks
I had an on and off fever 101.4 in the beginning for a week along with sore throat and head pain.
After 10 days these symptoms went off ,post which i had a cough lasting 10 to 11 weeks.
Initially was dry cough and for last 2 weeks it was with some white phlegm.This has completely subsided now.
Recently had blood test . ESR was 30mm/
HB -11.5g
Chest xray done- noted mild pleural effusion on the left side.
Fluid tapping was performed but no fluid could be aspirated.
Kindly check and advice .
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Wait and watch.temp.chart; cough etc.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and further investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest.
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You need further work ups on pleural work ups. Consult your pulmonologist immediately
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Dr. Sarthak Rastogi
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Mumbai
It is very important that you meet a chest physician as soon as possible. You may need to undergo CT chest as well as the sonography of the chest
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