Wet cough and weakness

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My father has wet cough. He seems weak. Blood report shows neutrophilic leucocytosis & lymphocyte count is 12.3. Is this a serious condition or a normal response to cold?

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Dr. Om Prakash Senapati

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Dr. Clinson Bere C N General Physician 4 yrs exp Kanyakumari Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Clinson Bere C N

General Physician 4 yrs exp Kanyakumari

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Please do online consultation for a detailed history of illness and to start on appropriate antibiotics.