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My 70 yro diabetic mother is experiencing pain to her left shoulder and lung when she laughs/coughs. she is getting over a cold. should i be concerned?

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Dr. William Walsh answered

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Yes: The symptoms she is having in the time course you describe are concerning for a pneumonia, but could be several other things as well. She should be seen by her primary care doc asap. She should examine her and may order a chest x-ray or other imaging test to better define what is going on.

Dr Smith agreed

Answered 12/10/2012

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A member asked:

My 70 yro diabetic mother is experiencing pain to her left shoulder and lung when she laughs/coughs. she is getting over a cold. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Walsh answered

Dr Smith agreed

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