Are Persistent Cough And Pain In Chest And Back Signs Of Pneumonia?

Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016

Question: I have been sick for over2 months. Horriblecough tired pain in center of chest that goes throughtomy back. Dr said walking pneumonia 3 weeks ago still feel horrible

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
What is the x ray report?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should first rule out pneumonia and bronchitis in your case.
For pneumonia, chest x ray is must.
You wrote that you had chest x ray.
So please let me know
1. What is the x ray report?
2. Do you have breathlessness on exertion?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar