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I have had a severe cough about 4 weeks, now every time i cough my upper back hurts?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Cough: It is time to go and be evaluated. With all the coughing you have likely strained some muscles but it could be pain from the lung lining as well.

Dr Hashemi and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/6/2014

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