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Blood Tests Show Neutrophilia, Increased Gamma Ct, CRP, Anemia. Chest X-ray Shows Cloudiness In Lungs, On Antibiotics. Suggestions?
recently had blood test results which show neutrophillia, inreased gamma ct, increase CRP and anaemia . Had chest xray which shows cloudy left lung. have productive cough with white mucus,feel tired, lost weight and have night sweats . Have been on lots of antibiotics, Doxycycline ,amoxicillan, co amoxiclav and trimethriprim, which relieve symptoms for a short period but return when course finishes. Am a 39 year old fit male who doesnt smoke. Been like this for last 10 months
Fri, 6 Sep 2013
Have yourself tested your sputum for tuberculous & fungal elements. If pneumonia & infection is not responding to routine antibiotics a possibility of chronic infection has to be thought of.
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