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[|Human|] Hi Iam 53 I have always been healthy , never smoked . The last 6 weeks I have had a persistent cough , minor shortness of breath , an phlegm . I have been drinking a lot of water and taking about 4 cough drops a day . Just when I think it s getting better it comes back . I have no Doctor , what should I do ? Thank you. Ron
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x-ray. 3. PUT (pulmonary function test)You might be having lung infection or bronchitis. So chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and start appropriate treatment.