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I have a lung infection and booked off work for 2 days. today is the second day and i feel worse. should i just go to my gp to get booked off longer or to hospital?
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Exam!: I encourage you to go to a medical clinic or hospital as quickly as possible to be examined. Your lung condition could be due to a pneumonia or other serious condition which needs to be treated as soon as possible. I wish you well with your health!
Answered 9/22/2019
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