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What Do Cough, A Sore Under The Tongue And Wheezing Indicate?
I came down with the flu last Wed and today I returned to work. I still have a cough, a sore under my tongue and wheezing. How do I know the difference between wheezing and a more serious lung issue like pneumonia? I m 57 and have a history of asthma.
Wed, 2 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
In pneumonia, the fluid is filled in alveoli and makes gas exchange difficulty. Along with this, creps, fever, mucopurulent discharge etcetera can also be found.
As you are asthmatic, wheezing is due to airway resistance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
In pneumonia, the fluid is filled in alveoli and makes gas exchange difficulty. Along with this, creps, fever, mucopurulent discharge etcetera can also be found.
As you are asthmatic, wheezing is due to airway resistance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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