Who treats it
Common concerns, and who to see
Cough for more than two weeks
A general physician can test for TB, which is free at government centres. A pulmonologist sees coughs that stay unexplained.
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Wheezing and tight chest
A general physician or pulmonologist diagnoses and manages asthma. Severe breathlessness that inhalers do not ease is an emergency.
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Breathless on walking, long-time smoker
A general physician or pulmonologist can do lung function tests for COPD and other causes.
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Loud snoring and daytime sleepiness
A pulmonologist or sleep specialist assesses sleep apnoea, often with a sleep study. ENT doctors also see snoring.
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Fever with cough and fast breathing
A doctor should check this the same day for pneumonia. Blue lips, confusion or severe breathlessness need emergency care.
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Coughing up blood
A doctor should check this promptly. Coughing up more than a few spoonfuls, or with breathlessness, needs emergency care.
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