Coughing and slight chest discomfort

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Asked for Female, 26 Years

Yesterday I helped my parents clean our their barn due to a rodent infestation and I wasn't wearing a mask. I was coughing a lot while cleaning as well as after and was just thinking it was the dust at the moment. Am I needing to take action to try and further prevent any disease that the rodents may have been carrying?

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Use full face mask and clothes during clearing and if you are having trouble consult a chest physician

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Dr. Namrata Jasani Pulmonologist 11 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Namrata Jasani

Pulmonologist 11 yrs exp Mumbai

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There are very few airborne diseases which can actually be caused by rodent exposure. Just watch for breathless / cough and consult a pulmnologist if the symptoms persist for a few days after cleaning.