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Cough for 7 days is continually getting worse. she is complaining of her chest hurting and the cough sounds deeper then before but no fever.

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Cough: A 7 day cough that is getting worse should be assessed. Even without fever. Have her chest examined. All the best.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/23/2016

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A member asked:

Cough for 7 days is continually getting worse. she is complaining of her chest hurting and the cough sounds deeper then before but no fever.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

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