Hi, A friend of mine is 22 years old, male and he has fever for 2 days (38-39 C) now with chest pain on his right side , mild coughing but no phlegm , with history of asthma and his a smoker for some years now. Regarding his work I m not so sure but as I ve known he work in the sea. Medication taken only paracetamol . I m so worried about my friend.May I know what kind of illness does my friend have?
Hi and thanks for the query, fever, chest pain and cough are actually infective of an infectious origin. This could be viral or bacterial. But the association of a high fever and chest pain and fever are more suggestive of a bacterial infection. The history of asthma deserves a good consideration to know if he has been taking his Chat Doctor. Evaluation of this case shall definite need a chest X-ray. His Bronchodilator spray is important for a start, and advice from the pulmonologist should be sought. Thanks and best regards, Luchuo, MD.