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I got sick about 3 weeks ago. my cough still has not gone away. what can i do?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Residual effect: Of bronchitis . Go see your dr for a more thorough exam to include a chest x-ray . Take care!

Answered 3/23/2013

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Post-viral: Particularly if you had a respiratory virus, the post-infection "stuff" (inflammatory products/waste/etc.) can induce a dry/annoying cough, oh and last for six weeks! :( your dr can prescribe a short burst of steroids to try to help shut down the response.

Answered 3/23/2013

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