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How Can Chronic Cough And Chest Discomfort Be Treated?
Hello. I had a really bad cold that I thought might be the flu about three weeks ago; aches, pains, 100 degree fever, headache, cough that sounded like I was choking to death. It cleared up in about 10 days or so but several times over the last three weeks, anytime I get a whiff of anything strong, perfume, gas fumes, cigarette smoke, etc., I start coughing, deep in my chest and it feels like something should be coming up but nothing is and I taste metal. I'm not on any medications or allergic to anything. Could it be pneumonia or something along those lines. Please and thank you for your time.
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Mon, 28 Aug 2017
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Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
Your symptoms dont seem to be related to pneumonia.
It seems like an allergy.
Anyway I suggest you to do an xray and a spirometry just for a confirmation of the diagnosis.
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Your symptoms dont seem to be related to pneumonia.
It seems like an allergy.
Anyway I suggest you to do an xray and a spirometry just for a confirmation of the diagnosis.
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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