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Q: Recidivism of infections

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 4th, 2009

i had the flu virus over xmas i was very ill, i started to struggle to breath at night so i went to the doctor and she said i had a bad chest infection. she gave me antibiotics and told me to go back when i felt better so she could listen to my chest again. i know i should have went back but i didnt go because i felt better and didnt want to waste an appointment. i have caught a cold and had in for 4 weeks its not too a bad cold but it doesnt seem to be going away. do you think it has anything to do with the chest infection ? should i go to the doctor ? i dont want to waste her time, or can you give me any advice ?

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on February 5th, 2009

Cold, Flu and Viral Infections Answer A5681

Data about the time interval between the infections might have been helpful. The cold might be a viral infection that infected you after the previous infection that weakened your immune system. Recidivism of the same infection might have happened, too. Both ways you should visit your doctor for a physical examination, basic laboratory tests and treatment in order to prevent further complications.

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