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Hi,i'm an expat living in the middle east and not keen on going to the doctors here,i've been suffering from persistent dry cough for over 3 weeks now. i took amoxicillin thinking it maybe a virus,but there's no phlegm or cold like symptoms. it's been 3 w

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

Evaluation: You should see your doctor to be evaluated and have chest X ray and blood test to find the cause ,so be treated.

Answered 10/6/2015

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: I would agree, and if you are seen, they may also order pulmonary function testing. Your history of exposures and illnesses will be requested during the evaluation.

Answered 10/7/2015

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A member asked:

Hi,i'm an expat living in the middle east and not keen on going to the doctors here,i've been suffering from persistent dry cough for over 3 weeks now. i took amoxicillin thinking it maybe a virus,but there's no phlegm or cold like symptoms. it's been 3 w

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

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