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Have had violent cough for a month, so violent it makes me cough. have low grade fever. go from hot to cold and back again. have night sweats.

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See a Provider: There is a recent upsurge in pertussis. You need to be checked for this and mycoplasma. You may have bronchitis or pneumonia. Don't delay get checked today!

Answered 1/6/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cough: The combination of cough and night sweats can mean you have pneumonia. See your doctor for confirmation.

Answered 1/6/2014

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Need work up: Need sputum analysis, chest x ray and PPD skin test or quantiferon.

Answered 6/10/2014

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