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I've been to the doc twice in 2 weeks for bronchitis, but i still really hurt when i cough. should i be going back in? going on vacation next week.

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Painful Cough: It depends how you have been treated so far. A painful cough can be a symptom of pneumonia, bronchitis, tsetse's syndrome (costo-chondritis) and strained inter-costal muscles. Get another opinion if you don't improve... You may need a chest x-ray or a ct scan.

Answered 1/9/2013

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A member asked:

I've been to the doc twice in 2 weeks for bronchitis, but i still really hurt when i cough. should i be going back in? going on vacation next week.

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