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I was sick 3 weeks ago and i still have this phlemy cough. why is that? why isn't is going away by now? i feel perfectly fine otherwise
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May be nothing : Cough may linger for days and even weeks after an acute respiratory illness. There may be cause for concern if foreign travel or contact with someone with chronic cough. Postnatal drip is a common cause of cough, contact your ent. If cough persists longer than a couple of months or for any associated symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
Answered 9/28/2016
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