Cough more than 2wks

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My friend is suffering from cold and cough for past 2 weeks he visited general doctor twice they advised him to take cough syrup and antibiotics. But I felt like a serious issue kindly suggest me what kind of test I have to take regarding this. He is not having chest or throat pain. He smokes rarely. And he is working in a night shift for past 2 months. Plz suggest me what kind of treatment or test we have to lead with

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Dr. Pratiksha Patil General Physician 18 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pratiksha Patil

General Physician 18 yrs exp Mumbai

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Get a chest X-ray PA view done. Has he lost weight, or any other symptoms. Get an xray and consult a Physician.

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