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My 75 yr old father has been coughing for a couple of weeks. this weekend it's nonstop and very deep. going to dr tomorrow anything i can do to now?
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Emergency: I would suggest going to the er if having a hard time breathing.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Cough: Give him lets of fluids. Does he have other conditions like heart disease , hipertension or diabetes.? Is he a smoker? Does he have allergies or sinus infection? He needs to see a dr.
Answered 9/28/2016
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