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I was told by pcp 3 weeks ago that i have bronchitis. i am still coughing and hard to breath. can feel stuff in my lungs when i breath. worry?

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Go back to PCP: Sounds like you need to go back to your pcp for re-examination.

Answered 11/21/2013

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A member asked:

I was told by pcp 3 weeks ago that i have bronchitis. i am still coughing and hard to breath. can feel stuff in my lungs when i breath. worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

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