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Prolonged cough problem

2017-05-04 16:07:19
I have cough for more than two weeks. I have taken medication but still no improvement. Also, have trouble breathing sometimes and a slight pain in the middle of the chest.
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You need to consult physician or pulmologist . Don't take it lightly you need thorough examination and some investigations along with X Ray chest.
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Visit physician immediately

Answered2017-05-08 18:46:05

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