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Do i need an antibiotic for a cough that burns my chest?

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Dr. Brian Bezack answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Pulmonology

Maybe: The only way to really find out is to be seen by the doctor and be examined. You may also need a chest x-ray to see if it is consistent with a pneumonia. A cough does not always mean a bacterial infection that needs antibiotic therapy.

Dr Jassey agreed

Answered 9/22/2016

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