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I Had Called It I Was In The Hospital For

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Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2020
Question: I had called it I was in the hospital for 43 days I was on the ventilator for 30 I have been out the hospital since August the 18th but now I have a cough and I still have a lot of mucus and it's very thick should I go be retested
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Get done fresh CT thorax.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more likely.
Get done fresh CT thorax and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Please let me know your medicines.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks
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I Had Called It I Was In The Hospital For

Brief Answer: Get done fresh CT thorax. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more likely. Get done fresh CT thorax and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Please let me know your medicines. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks