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I have a persistent cough for over 2 weeks. no fever. tried z-pack, bromphen dm, benzonotate, now on prednisone and albuterol inhaler. nothing helps. cough is worse at night. what else can i do?
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A cough lasting longer than 2 weeks warrants evaluation by a pulmonary specialist, a lung specialist.
Answered 2/7/2023
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