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Persistent cough
Dear sir,I m 18 years old female.i m having persistent cough from last 2 months including chest pain,wheezing sound,fast heartbeat,chest pain etc.i have been diagnosed with patchy consolidated lung, doctor gave me antibiotics for 5 days but it didn't work.i m frustrated.plz help
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Dr. Swarup Kumar Ghosh
Homoeopath
25 yrs exp
Kolkata
In the majority of cases there is a gradual onset with minor or catarrhal symptoms & signs, followed by mild fever,sore throat and malaise.In the remainder there is a sudden onset with chills & marked fever with corresponding pulse rate,pharyngitis,cough.On examination there will be few abnormal signs except.
A specific diagnosis can be made only by isolation of the virus.
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
Have you got any x-ray done?
If not, then get it done and consult a pulmonologist in person for further evaluation and management.
He will examine you and suggest you further.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil kumar jain.
Bangalore.
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