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I've had a bad cough for 3 weeks now its worse at night i don't feel sick i feel fine i have asthma and its not that what is it?
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Asthma until proven : If you have asthma and get an infection it can lead to prolonged cough and wheezing. Use your rescue inhaler every 4 hours and talk to your doctor about adding or increasing use of an controlling inhaled medication.
Answered 2/8/2014
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