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I have had a cold for 4+weeks i feel better , still have a cough my dr says it is just a virus i had a xray i wake up with a sore throat lung cancer?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Cough.: While I wouldn’t think cancer first and foremost in this context, I do think you have something that requires more investigation as there may be a simple treatment option for you. This could just be allergies. Or maybe a bacterial infection. Or a post-tussive cough.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have had a cold for 4+weeks i feel better , still have a cough my dr says it is just a virus i had a xray i wake up with a sore throat lung cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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