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My 8 year has a serious, constant, rough cough. what might it be. a dr. here told us its strep but the medicine he prescribed (amoxicillin)is not work
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Allergy,asthma: You may have the cough from sinus drainage-allergy or asthma.You need to see doctor again for addiional med , may need blood test -may be viral , or even chest x-ray if your cough is long enough.
Answered 9/9/2012
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