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Welcome to our Decision Health Guide on Persistent Cough. This guide is designed for people who have been coughing for at least 3 weeks.

Anyone with a persistent cough should be evaluated by a health care provider.

This guide will provide you with the likely possibilities for your persistent cough. You can use this guide either before or after you have been evaluated by a health care professional.

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Filed Under: Cold and Flu, Lungs, Breathing and Respiration

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