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A member asked:

Had a cold for about a week, thought it was getting better, but last three days i've had a cough so bad i throw up. asthma treatments no help. ideas?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Cough : Should see a doctor and get at least chest X-ray and blood work. Pneumonia is not uncommon complication after viral illness.

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Cough: You may have bronchitis, a walking pneumonia or worsening of your asthma. You need to have this checked out today with your doctor or in the ER

Dr Galli agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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