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What happens if you were sick with a cough would you demnad a chest x-ray?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
Answered 12/9/2013
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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.
Answered 12/31/2016
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