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What Causes Dry Cough Along With Pain Under The Ribcage And Fatigue?

I have been sick for about a month now, went to the doctor for symptom of respiratory infection. I have dry cough, pain on right side under ribs, tightness in upper chest area, I m fatigued and at times nauseous. I was given antibiotics, strong cough medicine with codeine and nasal spray and there s been no change. Do you have any idea what this could be?
Tue, 5 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

According to the history, it might be an allergy or gastric reflux problem. You should consult your doctor for further follow up.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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What Causes Dry Cough Along With Pain Under The Ribcage And Fatigue?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. According to the history, it might be an allergy or gastric reflux problem. You should consult your doctor for further follow up. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards.