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A member asked:

My chest and back hurts when i cough due to chest congestion . does this warrant a chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia . dark green mucus.?

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Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Maybe: It warrants an evaluation by a physician as these symptoms are consistent with pneumonia but not specific to it. Whether a chest xray is needed depends on additional info, other symptoms, fever, physical exam findings etc.

Answered 11/8/2013

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