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Cough associated with possible serious features e.g. wt loss

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Consider malignancy and tuberculosis as a cause of the cough. Further investigation will be requied e.g. chest X-ray, sputum culture/cytology, blood tests.

Always consider NICE urgent cancer related guidance for referral for CXR and referral for urgent specialist review (see linked items).


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