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What are the causes of persistant productive cough?!
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Multiple causes: Get a comprehensive physical examination, blood testsfor infection and a chest xray.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Many: Irritation of the lungs or throat are very common. This can happen with a simple cold (respiratory infection.) of course smoking is a frequent irritant. Coughing itself can irritate the respiratory tract. A foreign body can be inhaled and do it. Pneumonia, congestive heart failure, cancer also. If there is blood see a doctor. If you are worried, see a doctor.
Answered 4/20/2014
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