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What do you suggest if i have had a mild cough for 3 weeks?

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

See below: If you've had a viral illness recently, nothing. The residual cough can take weeks to get rid of. If not, I would see a pulmonologist

Dr Naghmi agreed

Answered 5/6/2017

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A member asked:

What do you suggest if i have had a mild cough for 3 weeks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Dr Naghmi agreed

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