Conversation: The conversation between human and AI assistant.
[|Human|] i have had lower back throbbing for 5 wks now. initially it started out very painful and all the way up and down my back with nausea. it is now a dull throb across my lower back all day and night. other symptons i developed along with this is cough and spitting up hard little balls of phlegm. feels like chest is compressed but i do not have cold
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Coughing, expectoration, lower back pain etc. are suggestive of lung infection (pneumonia) more. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest pain x-ray. If chest x-ray is suggestive of infiltration then pneumonia is confirmed. You may need antibiotics, bucolic and expectorant Chat Doctor.  Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.