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Coughing violently for four weeks, chest, rib muscle sore, short of breath, what could it be?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

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It is bronchitis: But see ur dr and get checked for asthma, emphysema, pneumonia etc. Take care!

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Answered 10/24/2017

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