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Can You Have Bronchitis/ Pneumonia Withiut Any Real Congestion In
Question: can you have Bronchitis/pneumonia withiut any real congestion in the nose or a cough
Brief Answer:
Very unlikely with out prodromal symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Pneumonia starts with a triad of cough, fever and generalized weakness or fatigue.
These symptoms including cough is seen among 90% of patients.
It is very unlikely to develop pneumonia or bronchitis with out prodromal symptoms like cough or congestion.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
Very unlikely with out prodromal symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Pneumonia starts with a triad of cough, fever and generalized weakness or fatigue.
These symptoms including cough is seen among 90% of patients.
It is very unlikely to develop pneumonia or bronchitis with out prodromal symptoms like cough or congestion.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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