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Sick for 3 weeks, throat sore and visibly swollen, chest ache, and extreme coughing to the point of inability to breathe. help?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cough: Time to be evaluated by your doctor for possible bronchitis of possible asthma.

Answered 10/11/2013

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