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Been dry coughing every day for 3 months since falling ill to the flu. chest xray is fine, but the coughs aren't going away. what could be the reason?
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Bronchospasm: Chronic dry cough following illness is often due to bronchiolitis or post viral inflammatory bronchospasm. A pulmonary function test and chest imaging may be ordered by your PCP. Please have a flu vaccination during the next flu season unless otherwise contraindicated. A trial of albuterol and/or steroid may be prescribed by your PCP. An inbox consult may be used to review findings as well.
Answered 4/9/2019
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