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  • 50 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm experiencing shortness of breath, but I don't have a fever or a typical coughthough I do get mucus when I manage to cough. I'm curious about what my X-ray report might indicate about these symptoms. Could you help me figure out what might be going on?

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Patient is advised pulmonary function test (PFT)and a chest x-ray .

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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