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What Causes Severe Cough And Burning Sensation In Chest?
I am sick and having strong coughing fits. my chest is burning, constantly... and it came on really fast. the strangest thing is that it is burning down into my breasts and it is really weird. especially in a coughing fit.I thought pneumonia would come on after weeks of being sick. not suddenly.
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Regarding your severe cough with associated burning sensation I am suggesting the following differential diagnosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Pneumonia
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Pulmonary oedema
Acute chest syndrome
Bronchial ashma
Cardiac disease
In view of this please do the following test
Chest x-ray
ECG
EKG
Pulmonary function test
Sputum Afb
Sputum culture
Meanwhile please see a pulmonologist specialist with the results and for expect clinical evaluation as well as adequate drug prescription
I hope this helps Regards
Regarding your severe cough with associated burning sensation I am suggesting the following differential diagnosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Pneumonia
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Pulmonary oedema
Acute chest syndrome
Bronchial ashma
Cardiac disease
In view of this please do the following test
Chest x-ray
ECG
EKG
Pulmonary function test
Sputum Afb
Sputum culture
Meanwhile please see a pulmonologist specialist with the results and for expect clinical evaluation as well as adequate drug prescription
I hope this helps Regards
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