<human>: 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?
<bot>: 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.