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Should Chest X-Rays be Taken?

Issue
Someone goes to the Doctor with a Cough, Chest Congestion, and Tightness in the Chest. The Doctor just takes Blood Pressure, Temp., and listens to his Chest. The Doctor says they have Bronchitis with a little Fluid in the Lungs. He Prescribes them Antibiotics, an Inhaler, and Steroids. Should the Doctor also have X-rays taken?

Best Tip

It would be wise to do so, even if it's to rule out pneumonia.

Others
Only in the case of severe rattling. When he listens to the different parts of your lungs, he is trained to know the sounds he's supposed to hear and which ones to take a closer look at.
no. They should be left at the hospital in case you have to return on the bus, and forget them.
yes that is how they tell if you have any problems with lungs and other things
Yes. Bronchitis can easily develop into Bronchial pneumonia , especially when you feel that unproductive "rattle" in your lungs when you cough.
Been there.
yes having any type of cough needs Chest X-ray.