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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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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Testing: A flu test and COVID 19 screening test and a sputum culture may be ordered by your PCP. Please see your Pulmonologist.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/24/2023

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A member asked:

Mom is 71 she has a nagging cough and feeling heavy headed. she has also been diagnosed with the beginning stages of emphysema. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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