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What can lead to coughing fits?
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Several causes: Coughing fits or spasms can be seen in pertussis (whooping cough), asthma, foreign body in the airway and even aspiration. The cough is a protective reflex to clear the airway. If symptoms occur frequently, a cough specialist such as an allergist or pulmonologist can help find the cause and also a treatment.
Answered 9/28/2016
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