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I have pain in my lower right back when coughing. (have had chronic cough for over a year.) should i be concerned- could it just be a pulled muscle?
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See doctor: A cough lasting over a year should be be checked out. You should figure put why you are having a cough for so long. That is not normal.
Answered 4/4/2013
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Varies: There are multiple potential causes. If it iis a simple pulled muscle, then it should be better within 10-14 days. If it does not improve at that point, consider being checked. Thank you for the question.
Answered 5/5/2013
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