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I've been having dry coughs lately and it's getting worse. i try to hold back my coughs but it's forceful and my chest is starting to hurt?:(

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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This is going around: Not to worry you, BUT http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29113939 and, there's a lot that can be done for respiratory symptoms even if it's a mild virus without serious other problems like pneumonia.

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Answered 9/10/2014

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A member asked:

I've been having dry coughs lately and it's getting worse. i try to hold back my coughs but it's forceful and my chest is starting to hurt?:(

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Dr Ott agreed

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