Butler, PA
A 17-year-old female asked:
Causes of 4 month cough besides asthma? right lung pain but no fever. i don't smoke.
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ew Christensenanswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Cough: There are many things that could cause a cough. Asthma, reflux, allergies, infection, tumor are just a few. If you have had a cough for that long, please get in and have it evaluated. good luck.
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Dr. Larry Xanthopoulosanswered
Pediatrics 24 years experience
Many: It is possible allergies are causing this persistent cough. Also any irritants like smoking, whether primary smoking or 2nd hand smoke. Severe reflux that is irritating the airway can be a cause.
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