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I've had two bouts with bronchitis in less than a month. also dealt with staph infections and have a place on my chest now. low grade fever. er?
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Fever: For now you can go to the er for your peace of mind. Then however, you need a workup, to find out why your getting frequent infections and bronchitis. See both an allergist or pulmonologist and an infectious disease specialist.
Answered 12/9/2013
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See a lung specialis: Do not go to er. Do you smoke? Work in a smoky or dusty place? Take any meds? Had a TB test? Hiv? Start with a pulmonary dr.
Answered 6/10/2014
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