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My work is in hospital 24/7, had cough for a month, the doctor give amoxicillin 1st but no relief then with azithromycin, no relief but w/ clear xray.

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Dr. Mohammad Ashori answered

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Multiple causes: If your x-ray is normal but it's unlikely to be a serious infection in the lungs. However it could be asthma or other inflammation of the airways. It could also be postnasal drip or silent acid reflux.

Answered 12/9/2016

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A member asked:

My work is in hospital 24/7, had cough for a month, the doctor give amoxicillin 1st but no relief then with azithromycin, no relief but w/ clear xray.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mohammad Ashori answered

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