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Smoker w/ productive cough (clear) for 3+ mos. severe pinpoint pain left of spine & medial of scapula w/ resps, cough, & movement. nsaids don't help.

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Time for X-ray or ct: Three months is a long time to have a cough. Antitussives Usually it might be helpful but after three months I would recommend more radiographic information to rule out anything significant particularly lung cancer or lung mass.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Smoker w/ productive cough (clear) for 3+ mos. severe pinpoint pain left of spine & medial of scapula w/ resps, cough, & movement. nsaids don't help.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

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