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What Causes Dry Cough,rattle In The Chest And Hard To Breath?
Been sick for 7 days, went to the DR. on day 3. Said i have strep, upper rest infection and sinus infection. At that time I had a dry cough. For the last 4 days rattle in my cheat, chest hurts and having a hard time breathing when walikng or doing house chores.
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
Since this is persisting since long, you should get investigated.
I would advise you following:
1. Hemogram with ESR
2. Chest Xray
3. Sputum Examination for AFB
4. ECG
Till the reports are available you can take anti allergic like Levocetrizine once a day for symptomatic relief.
This is my best advice for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
Since this is persisting since long, you should get investigated.
I would advise you following:
1. Hemogram with ESR
2. Chest Xray
3. Sputum Examination for AFB
4. ECG
Till the reports are available you can take anti allergic like Levocetrizine once a day for symptomatic relief.
This is my best advice for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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