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I have a dry cough only when i exhale for two weeks, what is this?? produces white clear phlegm sometimes but mostly dry. don't smoke anymore i'm 27.

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Requires exam: and evaluation. Possibilities include lung infection/inflammation allergies, reflux of stomach acid, low grade viral infection etc. and requires exam , x-ray and possible pulmonary function testing.

Answered 4/22/2016

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A member asked:

I have a dry cough only when i exhale for two weeks, what is this?? produces white clear phlegm sometimes but mostly dry. don't smoke anymore i'm 27.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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