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What to do?

What to do?

I was told by my Dr, that I have Bronchitis and was given antibiotics
(10 days) .However I have finshed them all and still have a bad cough.This has been over two weeks.My questions is , should I have x-rays done or what can I do to help brake the cough...I have been drinking lots , using a cough syrup.
Any ideas,Thank you
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Coughing for over 2 weeks in the winter is a common problem. It can be from a virus (will not respond to antibiotics), an infection of the sinuses, or  bronchitis, as indicated by your physician.  If it is persisting, a good physical examination can help in making the diagnosis.  Occasionally, other diagnostic tests, such as chest and sinus x-rays are needed.  Before starting on another antibiotic, I would speak to your physician again or see him/her and seeing if this is the next step to take.
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Just more inform:I quit smoking about 6 years ago.Thanks for all your help
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It is becoming all to clear that drugs are limited in effectiveness when it comes to fighting pneumonia or bronchitis. Antibiotics are the answer as far as doctors are concerned.
But I came across this ebook that opened my eyes to a lot of the things and help me understand the subject. I was having difficulty dealing with it because I didn
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