What happens if you were sick with a cough would you demnad a chest x-ray?

No: Most coughs do not require a chest x-ray. Your doctor may opt to obtain an x-ray if you have a persistent cough over a long period of time that is not improving despite appropriate care or medication.

Usually choice of dr: Usually determination of need for chest xray is by physician evaluation patient with physical examination and obtaining symptoms such as fever, cough, etc.