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[|Human|] I have COPD and never been a smoker. Have had major breathing issues past two weeks. Went to doctor today and was given a solution me drool injection and multiple meds. I have hurting in chest, lungs and even rib area. Doctor did blood draw to check white cell count. Didn t want to discuss why. Now I m worried. Is this something they normally Check. My Pulmonologist never did
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. COPD patients are more prone to lung infection because of poor defense. And your symptoms are more suggestive of lung Infection. White cells in the blood are marker of infection. So treating doctor also wants to rule out infection. In my opinion, you should also get done chest x-ray first the confirmation of lung Infection. If chest x-ray is showing consolidation or infiltration than you may need antibiotics also. So get done chest x-ray also. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.