A member asked:

Im worried. have been very sick for the past few days today i started to feel better still a nasty cough. went to the gp was told i have sounds coming from my lungs and that it sounds viral, do i just wait or? help please?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Listening to the chest with a stethoscope doesn't tell the MD whether findings of bronchitis or bronchpneumonia is viral or bacterial, but history & symptoms may shed light on the diagnosis. Nevertheless, I think that with abnormal bronchial or lung sounds these warrant a chest X-Ray and probably indicates a need for antibiotics especially if there's fever,sweats,wheezes, or discolored sputum.

Answered 7/12/2023

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