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A member asked:

I have stage 4 copd and for approximately two weeks i have been breaking out in sweats 4-6 daily/low fever . ????

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Infection: Probably infection in bronchial/lungs. Need x-rays and CRP, CBC.

Answered 7/18/2018

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Go to ER: Please go to the ER. You have a low grade fever, history of severe COPD, and sweats. You could have a pneumonia and may need hospital level of care.

Dr Robinson agreed

Answered 4/3/2016

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