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Chronic cough
Chronic cough is a cough occurring on most days for several months. It can be due to lung disease caused by smoking, lung cancer, or can be caused by chronic asthma or even acid reflux disease.
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I have inflamed lungs and chronic coughing.I have had bad lungs for years, but my cough has been getting worse (especially in the cold) What can I do?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I am on a sinus regimen that I started yesterday for a chronic cough. Can I still exercise with the chronic cough? I already feel tired and in pain...
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Chronic cough even after medication. Time for an xray?
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Can there be any correlation between chronic coughing/bronchitis and esophageal strictures?
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i have chronic coughing and it does bother me as it hurts my back when i cough, due to having a herniated disk in lower back. ?
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