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Dry cough 12 weeks with pain in upper right back. 2 xrays 1 month apart, loads of bloods done. seen respiratory specialist who isnt concerned. cancer?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cough: You dont have cancer but you should be evaluated for asthma.

Answered 9/16/2013

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Thanks for asking!: Be aware of blood clots. You need to get a ct chest. If worse go to the er.

Answered 9/17/2013

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