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When i have a sore throat i tend to always have a very dry rough cough. could this be whooping cough? how do i know? no other symptoms just bad cough.
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See a doctor: See a doctor and get checked and let them tell you what it is.
Answered 1/5/2015
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If you're saying: you get whooping cough multiple times this probably isn't true. You should have a long-lasting immunity
Answered 1/14/2015
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