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Mom is 71 she has a nagging cough and feeling heavy headed. she has also been diagnosed with the beginning stages of emphysema. ?
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Testing: A flu test and COVID 19 screening test and a sputum culture may be ordered by your PCP. Please see your Pulmonologist.
Answered 4/24/2023
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