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What Type Of Doctor Should I See For Frothy Phlegm In Lungs?
I have fluid accumulation and gurgling at night. Upon waking in the morning I have an accumulation of clear frothy phlem in my lungs. I also have bouts with fever of 100-102 during the day and a dry cough. What type of doctor should I see for treatment?
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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As you mentioned that you are having frothy phlegm , dry cough , fever but didn't mention the duration of these symptoms .
As all these symptoms are related to chest and lungs .
So consult a "CHEST & TUBERCULOSIS SPECIALIST" or you can consult a super specialist "PULMONOLOGIST ".
Reasons of these symptoms may be ,these include.
1 Asthmatic allergic bronchitis
2 Bronchiectasis
3 Tuberculosis .
Depending on the duration and condition of and physical examination a specialist will find out the disease.
As you mentioned that you are having frothy phlegm , dry cough , fever but didn't mention the duration of these symptoms .
As all these symptoms are related to chest and lungs .
So consult a "CHEST & TUBERCULOSIS SPECIALIST" or you can consult a super specialist "PULMONOLOGIST ".
Reasons of these symptoms may be ,these include.
1 Asthmatic allergic bronchitis
2 Bronchiectasis
3 Tuberculosis .
Depending on the duration and condition of and physical examination a specialist will find out the disease.
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