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I have had a violent cough for a month. been to the dr six times. cough so violent that i vomit. also cough up white, frothy mucus. have been on 3 antibiotics, 2 inhalors, prednisone, tessalon.
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Whooping cough?: Sounds like a viral infection. If the chest x-ray was normal wait until time improves the situation rest and cough suppressants are in order.
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Cough: You may need to have a chest xray and a bronchoscopy. It might be wise to have a referral to a pulmonary specialist.
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Violet cough: Have your doctor check you for pertussis or whooping cough.
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