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Severe Cough With Mucus And Shortness Of Breath For 2 Weeks. Do I Need Medical Attention ?

Hi im 15 1/2 i have been having a terrible cough for 2 weeks. the cough includes wheezing, shortness of breath , excessive coughing for a period of time, mucus when i cough. What do you think i have ?
Sat, 24 Dec 2011
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It is better to show it to a physician , mucus can be tested and blood counts and ESR is to be done and an X ray chest is must.It sound like an asthmatic bronchitis , antibiotics , cough expectorant with bronchodilators are the line of treatment.
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Severe Cough With Mucus And Shortness Of Breath For 2 Weeks. Do I Need Medical Attention ?

It is better to show it to a physician , mucus can be tested and blood counts and ESR is to be done and an X ray chest is must.It sound like an asthmatic bronchitis , antibiotics , cough expectorant with bronchodilators are the line of treatment.