Someone goes to the Doctor with a Cough, Chest Congestion, and Tightness in the Chest. The Doctor just takes Blood Pressure, Temp., and listens to his Chest. The Doctor says they have Bronchitis with a little Fluid in the Lungs. He Prescribes them Antibiotics, an Inhaler, and Steroids. Should the Doctor also have X-rays taken?
2006-09-27 03:39:52 · 8 answers · asked by mr_nice_guy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
It would be wise to do so, even if it's to rule out pneumonia.
2006-09-27 03:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by Gina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only in the case of severe rattling. When he listens to the different parts of your lungs, he is trained to know the sounds he's supposed to hear and which ones to take a closer look at.
2006-09-27 10:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by Mommymonster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Bronchitis can easily develop into Bronchial pneumonia , especially when you feel that unproductive "rattle" in your lungs when you cough.
2006-09-27 10:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. If he is an experienced enough doctor, just auscultating your chest along with your other symptoms is enough for your Dr. to make that diagnosis.
2006-09-27 16:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by CJBig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes having any type of cough needs Chest X-ray.
2006-09-27 12:29:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is how they tell if you have any problems with lungs and other things
2006-09-27 10:48:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. They should be left at the hospital in case you have to return on the bus, and forget them.
2006-09-27 10:48:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NOPE.
2006-09-27 13:09:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋