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Could i have pneumonia? severe cough, chills, vomiting, can't eat or sleep for 2 days, coughing up and vomiting up clear thick mucus

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

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Yes: The symptoms you describe could be pneumonia or influenza . See your doctor and get a chest x-ray.

Answered 3/2/2013

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A member asked:

Could i have pneumonia? severe cough, chills, vomiting, can't eat or sleep for 2 days, coughing up and vomiting up clear thick mucus

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Ein answered

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