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I've had a cough for 3 weeks now and it's not going away. what should i do?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam/xray: 3 weeks is too long to ignore. Please see your private physician or go to your local UC clinic for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered 4/13/2016

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