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I think i have chest infection, Is been 4 weeks i keep

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I think i have chest infection
JA: How long have you been dealing with the issue? In general, how has your health been lately?
Customer: Is been 4 weeks i keep getting flu it get’s better and then after it gets worse again
JA: Is there anything else the Doctor should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: When i smoke i can feel it i get worse straight away or when i get tired
Submitted: 18 days ago.
Category: Medical
Zee J
Expert:  Zee J replied 18 days ago.

Hello and thanks for your question. I’d be pleased to assist you. Kindly answer following questions for further advice:

Age? Male or female?

Past medical history?

Any medicines using?

smoking???

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
26 male . No medicine only painkillers basically some liquid for coughing chest .. smoking yes 15 fags a day
Expert:  Zee J replied 18 days ago.

Thanks

so you are having chest infection for the last 4 weeks?

do you have cough?

any fever?

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
That’s what I think i got but just thought its a flu , Barely coughing now but got loafs of phlegm yellow colour
Customer: replied 18 days ago.
No fever
Expert:  Zee J replied 18 days ago.

Thanks

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Expert:  Zee J replied 18 days ago.

I would suggest you should have a chest X ray to see the situation of lungs as you might have some bacterial infection then

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Expert:  Zee J replied 18 days ago.

which might need antibiotics

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
is there any temporary treatment?
Expert:  Zee J replied 18 days ago.

Yes there are few things which could help you in recovery

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Expert:  Zee J replied 18 days ago.

  1. Keep yourself hydrated
  2. Chest physiotherapy in the form of deep breathing exercises 
  3. Reduce smoking
  4. Steam inhalation with vicks 

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
What is thay
Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Ok perfect thank you
Expert:  Zee J replied 18 days ago.

You are welcome

Please do let me know if you have any further questions in future I would be happy to answer

Best of luck

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
I will thank you good man
Expert:  Zee J replied 18 days ago.

You are welcome

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