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What Causes Cough When Diagnosed With Pneumonia?

the bottom of my lungs hurt when i yawn. Its been going on for about 3 months right after my boyfriends grandmother got sick with pneumonia and sepsis. Im worried that something could be wrong because I was in the hospital with her a lot and she cough on me quite a bit and I am a type one diabetic should I go talk to my family doctor about it?
Thu, 14 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely consult your doctor.
Pneumonia spread by coughing. So you might have cought infection from your boyfriend 's grandmother. You are also a diabetic, so lung infections are very easy to affect you.
So better to consult your doctor and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x ray.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for pneumonia, take simple painkiller like paracetamol for your chest pain.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Cough When Diagnosed With Pneumonia?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely consult your doctor. Pneumonia spread by coughing. So you might have cought infection from your boyfriend s grandmother. You are also a diabetic, so lung infections are very easy to affect you. So better to consult your doctor and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x ray. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for pneumonia, take simple painkiller like paracetamol for your chest pain. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.