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I have a nagging cough that doesnt want to go away. i have already been to the doctor. had an injection and also been on antiobiotics. chest is very heavy. do i need to go back for another course of antiobiotics?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Follow up: for a chest x-ray and reevaluation of youir current therapy.

Answered 7/11/2018

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A member asked:

I have a nagging cough that doesnt want to go away. i have already been to the doctor. had an injection and also been on antiobiotics. chest is very heavy. do i need to go back for another course of antiobiotics?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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