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What Causes Prolonged Cough Along With Headaches And Dizziness?
hello, so ive had a cough for about four weeks now, and ive been really sick, and people thought i may have have early tb, but im not coughing up blood, i have all the other symptoms execpt that, also ive had a really bad headache for almost a week now, and ive been really lightheaded, any thoughts on what i may have?
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Hello,
For any chronic cough above three week duration should be evaluated further with digital chest X-ray. It can be chronic bronchitis or pneumonia like condition. According to cause specific treatment given. Kindly mention if fever, chest pain, dyspnea like complaint if present. You can consult physician for examination.
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For any chronic cough above three week duration should be evaluated further with digital chest X-ray. It can be chronic bronchitis or pneumonia like condition. According to cause specific treatment given. Kindly mention if fever, chest pain, dyspnea like complaint if present. You can consult physician for examination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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