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Suggest Treatment For Burning Sensation In Chest With Mucus, Headache And Sore Throat
Question: I was diagnosed with pneumonia on Dec 6, 2015. Did a round of 875mg antibiotics & low dose Prednisone. I only had chest pain. No other symptoms.
The last few days I've developed a cough that gives a burning sensation in my chest with mucus. I'm having headaches, a bit of laryngitis & mild sore throat.
The last few days I've developed a cough that gives a burning sensation in my chest with mucus. I'm having headaches, a bit of laryngitis & mild sore throat.
Brief Answer:
Better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, there are few possibilities.
1. Post infectious bronchitis
2. Worsening of pneumonia.
So consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule worsening of pneumonia.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, there are few possibilities.
1. Post infectious bronchitis
2. Worsening of pneumonia.
So consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule worsening of pneumonia.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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