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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Cough And Chest Pain

i have chronic cough which is causing moderate chest pains. i have had this for 5 days now, progressively worse. it started when i came down with a severe fever accompanied by extreme pain throughout my head and upper body, and feeling of dehydration. the fever, pain, and dehydration lasted only a day, i took nyquil and motrin and then slept for about 12 hours. took dayquil, ibuprofin, cepacol, and cough drops over the past 3 days (individually, not all at once)
Wed, 4 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having cough with chest pain (pleurisy).
And you are not improving rather worsening with routine drugs.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Cough And Chest Pain

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having cough with chest pain (pleurisy). And you are not improving rather worsening with routine drugs. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.