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What Causes Coughing And Chest Pain?

hello i have had a nasty cough for the last 2 months or more/ in the last week now i have had small jab like pain lasting a few minutes at the most i have had a chest xray done. the hospital et me up with a specialist/ but i won t be able to see until nov. yes am a previous smoker for 40 years . i am 58 yr. old woman
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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hi, if u are a chronic chain smoker then there will be most chances of chronic bronchitis which here might be a cause of cough since 2 months althoughthere might be other possiblites also .It can be diagnosed by routine CBC with ESR and x-ray chest with sputum examination for R/M & C/S with AFB.U should contact your physician for further advise.
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What Causes Coughing And Chest Pain?

hi, if u are a chronic chain smoker then there will be most chances of chronic bronchitis which here might be a cause of cough since 2 months althoughthere might be other possiblites also .It can be diagnosed by routine CBC with ESR and x-ray chest with sputum examination for R/M & C/S with AFB.U should contact your physician for further advise.