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Cough or pneumonia or bronchiolitis
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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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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just by clinical history , hemat and radiology
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With clinical examination and investigations we can differentiate it
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consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
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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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
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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