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Hi - I’m At Home Now With An Extremely Painful

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Posted on Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Question: Hi - I’m at home now with an extremely painful cough, one that goes deep into my chest. I have a little shortness of breath, fatigue and some nausea. I have chills but I’m showing no fever yet, What should I do? Go to the ER or wait for urgent care in the morning?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better to visit ER and get done clinical examination of respiratory system.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is more likely.
So better to visit ER and get done chest x ray and clinical examination of respiratory system.
You may need antibiotics, painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Hi - I’m At Home Now With An Extremely Painful

Brief Answer: Better to visit ER and get done clinical examination of respiratory system. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is more likely. So better to visit ER and get done chest x ray and clinical examination of respiratory system. You may need antibiotics, painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.