A member asked:

Symptoms: coughing , wheezing, congestion, fever, difficulty breathing, dizziness, fatigue. been going on for 2 weeks. what could this be?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

COPD or pneumonia: Sounds like pneumonia. You need to be examined and have a chest ray. You may need antibiotic treatment. Due to your smoking you may have chronic bronchitis. The best thing you can do for your health is to quit smoking.

Answered 9/18/2015

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