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What Causes Cough Along With Fatigue And Body Ache?
I am coughing & feel tired and achy. I have been taking Tylenol since Tuesday, Dec 12th and today started taking Advil. I can feel I have some congestion in my chest & am coughing some. I do not have a temp. A friend is going to get sone Delsym cough medicine for me. Do you think I have pneumonia?
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* As per my clinical experience, the cough with fatigue and body ache suggest underlying lower respiratory tract infection which can be either bronchitis, pneumonia or others.
* I recommend to undertake an X-ray chest and complete blood counts report with your doctor for further management without delay.
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What Causes Cough Along With Fatigue And Body Ache?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per my clinical experience, the cough with fatigue and body ache suggest underlying lower respiratory tract infection which can be either bronchitis, pneumonia or others. * I recommend to undertake an X-ray chest and complete blood counts report with your doctor for further management without delay. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.