I have a persistent cough and have to go to the doctor i am really scared ive always been scared of going to the doctor im worried and i want to know how will the doctor examine my cough. Created by Evie. health-en - diseases-conditions-en - infectious-diseases-en

It's no big deal. They take the stethescope, hold it up to your back, and ask you to take deep breaths and cough. Then they will listen to your heart....and they may send you for a chest xray....which is simple as well. I was just diagnosed with Pneumonia...trust me, it's important to go.