Suggest treatment for cough and back pain along with fever
Patient: My husband has a bad cough and back and leg pain.  He never complains or is sick.  About a month ago he did get the flu pretty bad missed a week of work.  He has never missed work in 25 yrs.  He also is working nights .  Today he woke up and asked for motrin because he can't get comfortable he is very uncomfortable.  I am worried he may have phnemonia or something worse.  He doesnt want to go to doctor.  should I be worried? Doctor: HelloI read your concern and i think that your husband should see a lung specialist.If i were his doctor i would do some blood testsBlood countCRPChest X Ray and if he is a smoker or ex smoker maybe a chest CT and than a Spirometry test.PPD testSputum smear for TB.EKGIf it is again a pneumonia it is very important to know the reason it is come back after one month?The pulmonologist will help you further.Thank youDr.JolandaPulmonologist