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I've had cough into seizure like state, advise?

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Dr. Andrew Reeves answered

Several things: First, it sounds like tussive syncope. Read up on it. Then see your doctor about your cough. Rarely, the person might have a malformation at the base of the brain which needs attention. That's uncommon, but is described.

Answered 5/11/2014

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A member asked:

I've had cough into seizure like state, advise?

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Dr. Andrew Reeves answered

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