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Dry cough for more than 3 weeks, no fever or sore throat. could this be an early symptom of hiv?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Dry cough: It can be from chronic sinusitis, acid reflux or asthma, and many other things, you need to have it checked. Hiv is low on the list in the absence of other systemic symptoms.

Answered 5/23/2018

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A member asked:

Dry cough for more than 3 weeks, no fever or sore throat. could this be an early symptom of hiv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

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