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Wednesday, September 17, 2008 acire18 asks

Q: i have been coughing now for 5 days and my lungs are killing me. i wonder if i have bronchitis/worse

maybe i could have pneumonia? im kinda worried but my DR says i dont need chest xray.

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9/17/08 11:42pm

Hi there,

 

I don't think we have enough information to really answer this question with any authority. You don't say if you already have a diagnosis of asthma or not. If you do, then coughing for several days in a row could mean your asthma control is slipping. Do you have a rescue inhaler you can use as needed? Have you been exposed to allergy/asthma triggers, such as a high pollen count?

 

I am also wondering if you are running a fever or not? Have you ever been diagnosed with bronchitis in the past?

 

My advice is to make an appointment to be seen by your doctor. An exam is probably your best bet to getting an accurate diagnosis.

 

To your health,

Kathi

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