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MamaCass
14-04-17, 01:46
Can I ask if they send for a scan for a chest infection? My mum text me tonight and said my dad had been to the docs because he has had a terrible cough and a wheezy chest for a few weeks. The doctor gave him antibiotics and an inhaler and is sending him for a scan soon. He is a heavy smoker and I'm scared it's the big C. Do they normally send people for a scan for chest infections, I've been crying and in a massive panic since she told me 2 hours ago. I feel I'm being irrational but my anxiety heightens everything and I fear the worst. Any advice would be greatly appreciated x

Annie0904
14-04-17, 13:48
Yes if a cough lasts for sometime they would send you for a scan as a precautionary measure. It doesn't mean they suspect anything serious though.