
What Causes Severe Productive Cough, Chest Congestion, Running Nose And Fever?

Yes, possibility of pneumonia is more.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of either bronchitis or lung infection (pneumonia) is more.
In bronchitis, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the mainstay of treatment. Since you are not taking inhaled treatment, you are not improving.
Pneumonia is also a possibility because in old age lung infection is common.
So in my opinion you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray to rule out pneumonia
3. PFT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need additional antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS).
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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