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Strong cough doesn't respond to treatment i had it for over a five years ?

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Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Not normal: Must be unrecognized pathology. Have a diagnosis? Underlying lung problem? See a pulmonary specialist.

Answered 4/14/2015

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A member asked:

Strong cough doesn't respond to treatment i had it for over a five years ?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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