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Very sore chest and back. coughing up phlegm occasionally. no sore throat or other symptoms. ?

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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

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See a doc: Any cough lasting more than a week and especially one associated with symptoms (chest pain) should be worked up for possible pneumonia. An exam and CXR seem to be in order.

Dr Kwok and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Very sore chest and back. coughing up phlegm occasionally. no sore throat or other symptoms. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Dr Kwok and 4 doctors agreed

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