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Can Chest Congestion Cause Profuse Sweating?
Question: can chest congestion cause bouts of profuse sweating
Brief Answer:
yes,it can cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare magic.
A chest congestion is caused by a respiratory infection.It can be a viral infection or a bacterial one but it can cause profuse sweating because the body is fighting the infection.
If the symptoms of chest congestion and sweating last more than 2 weeks ,you need to consult a physician and get examined.
A detailed medical history ,physical examination, chest X-ray and other tests are necessary to determine the cause of the infection and take the right treatment.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
yes,it can cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare magic.
A chest congestion is caused by a respiratory infection.It can be a viral infection or a bacterial one but it can cause profuse sweating because the body is fighting the infection.
If the symptoms of chest congestion and sweating last more than 2 weeks ,you need to consult a physician and get examined.
A detailed medical history ,physical examination, chest X-ray and other tests are necessary to determine the cause of the infection and take the right treatment.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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