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Hello, i've had a cough for some time (weeks) & although coughing less now my chest is getting tighter & at times i find it difficult to take full breaths/raspy. my 12yr old daughter had pneumonia a month ago (hospitalised & recovered) - suggest?
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Evaluation: You may have bronchitis and/or bronchospasm. Please have an evaluation and you may need steroids, antibiotics and/or Albuterol. A chest image may also be performed at the same time.
Answered 3/25/2022
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Bronchitis: the symptoms you mention are concerning for bronchitis. I recommend you to get evaluated by a doctor
Answered 4/7/2020
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