A member asked:

Diagnosed w bacterial infection (sore throat & flu sympt) cough is getting worse (times) and now chest and upper back pain. doesn't feel like asthma.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt/workup: Since you have had a bacterial or flu like illness, the cough may be a result of bronchitis, pneumonia or inflammation of the lung/lining of the lung. I would suggest a pulmonary function test if it does not improve within three weeks.

Answered 4/26/2019

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