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Not been feeling well for months . like at least 4 months . from body aches everyday , to low grade fevers , to coughing little blood . now they are telling me im positive for many positive cocci in my sputum from my lungs what treatment is correct?

Q: not been feeling well for months . like at least 4 months . from body aches everyday , to low grade fevers , to coughing little blood . now they are telling me im positive for many positive cocci in my sputum from my lungs what treatment is correct?

: A lung infection is likely, consider imaging of the chest. If you are a smoker, please try to quit. A sputum sample analysis for culture and cytology may provide additional information. Watch for signs of weight lo ss, monitor temperature and breathing. COVID-19 screening is recommended.

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Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

A lung infection is likely, consider imaging of the chest. If you are a smoker, please try to quit. A sputum sample analysis for culture and cytology may provide additional information. Watch for signs of weight lo ss, monitor temperature and breathing. COVID-19 screening is recommended.

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Answered 12/18/2022

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A member asked:

Not been feeling well for months . like at least 4 months . from body aches everyday , to low grade fevers , to coughing little blood . now they are telling me im positive for many positive cocci in my sputum from my lungs what treatment is correct?

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