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pulmonologist specialist - #19125

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I am dealing with this weird cough that just won’t go away and it’s really starting to freak me out. Like, it's been months. I first noticed it after a nasty cold – you know the one, where you think you’re getting better but then wham! Coughing like crazy. Anyway, I went to my GP, and they said it could be allergies or leftover mucus or whatever. Then they mentioned I might need to see a pulmonologist specialist. A pulmonologist specialist? I never even thought I’d need one, I mean, I’m not a smoker or anything! But my cough is constant and worse at night, and I've started to have this tightness in my chest, which is super scary. I tried some over-the-counter meds and that didn’t do much. My friends say it might just be "one of those things," but I feel like there's gotta be more to it than that. I’ve read about what a pulmonologist specialist can do but, honestly, totally nervous about what they might find. Has anyone else seen a pulmonologist specialist for a nagging cough like this? What should I expect from the visit? Will they just get me in and out quickly or dive deep into tests? Seriously hoping I don't have something serious, but I just need some clarity.

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