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I've had a flu 3 weeks ago but my cough is still pretty strong now im having chest and back pain what can it be?

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Pneumonia: Sounds like a lung infection. Go to the Emergency room as soon as possible to rule this out and potentially treat other causes of chest pain.

Answered 10/1/2014

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