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Why isn't my cough going away, normal x ray, normal throat culture.?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Cough : Some illnesses can cause a bronchitis-like cough that occasionally needs steroids like prednisone. Other possibilities include allergies and acid reflux.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Many possible reason: There are many possible reasons for a cough in the scenario you describe. Your primary care provider is a good starting point to treat the problem. You may also need to see other specialists, such as an otolaryngologist (ent), pulmonologist (lung doctor), and/or allergy specialist.
Answered 5/29/2016
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