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What Causes Cough And Shortness Of Breath?

i have had low grade fever for over a week, a cough, I can hardly climb a set of stairs because I get very winded and out of breath. Went to doctor on Monday - was given an antibiotic for a bacterial infection although doctor did say my lungs actually sounded good. Done with 3 days of antibiotic - 2 days left and I am no better
Mon, 21 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The lung infection is diagnosed by clinical and laboratory assessment with other tests. In case you don't have any evidence for bacterial lung infections, the antibiotics are of no rule in your treatment. At the moment, you should consult your doctor for clinical evaluation. You should also do the following tests:-
1- CBC
2- X-ray
3- ECG
4- Lung function tests

I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.

Take care.
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What Causes Cough And Shortness Of Breath?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The lung infection is diagnosed by clinical and laboratory assessment with other tests. In case you don t have any evidence for bacterial lung infections, the antibiotics are of no rule in your treatment. At the moment, you should consult your doctor for clinical evaluation. You should also do the following tests:- 1- CBC 2- X-ray 3- ECG 4- Lung function tests I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions. Take care.