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My father is 56,he has a really bad cough and has had it for half a year and it really bothers him and he doesn't have a diagnosed condition ?
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Cough x 6mo: Advise your father that the cough of six months may signal a very serious problem. There are many possibilities and this requires a physical exam, chest xrays, tests etc. to determine the diagnosis and treatment. Urge him to get medical care asap.
Answered 4/24/2016
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