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Hi, i have had a dry cough for 1 week. mucus build up in morning. worst is morning and night, not being able to sleep. starting to get pain below ribs/upper abdominal and now pain on right side jaw. ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Week: Symptoms for a week and seem to be worsening. You should be seen.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/3/2018

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A member asked:

Hi, i have had a dry cough for 1 week. mucus build up in morning. worst is morning and night, not being able to sleep. starting to get pain below ribs/upper abdominal and now pain on right side jaw. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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