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Still got cough after a course of antibiotics. should i stop and try something else?

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Think asthma/allergy: Most coughs not due to bacterial infections so antibiotics won't help. Coughs which persist for > 2 weeks usually related to allergies and/or asthma. Need to see a doctor who is comfortable diagnosing and treating these.

Answered 10/4/2016

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