###Human: My partner is not getting relief from the cough for a few days. Please help. ###Assistant: Hi. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These symptoms are caused due to the nodule present in the lungs. It could be benign and harmless. But at this age, every nodule must be observed if there are symptoms especially. The nodule must be observed by repeated X-rays and CT scan to see whether there is a change or increase in size. If it seems to be suspicious, a biopsy may be required. Please get the following investigations done. So that, we can proceed with the treatment. Do sputum for AFB (acid-fast bacilli) and microscopy, and tuberculin test. Please send me the results of the tests.