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A member asked:
I have broncitis. when i lay in my back my chest has a horrible rattle & i cough so bad i can't catch my breath. is this a sign of pneumonia ?
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Probably not: But it would be judicious for you to go and be examined and if the doctor seeing you feels it necessary have an imaging study of your lungs. Best wishes.
Answered 10/24/2017
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