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I've been diagnosed with cough-variant asthma, clear xray and ecg. it presents primarily on the left side with wet cough and tightness. is this normal?
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No: No cough, perfect health is normal. Cough variant asthma is more common than the public understands, though. Assuming the diagnosis is correct, resist the urge to "throw antibiotics at it" and instead I hope your doctor is prescribing beta-agonists (Albuterol), inhaled steroids (Flovent, etc), and maybe other adjuctive meds. If no improvement in a few weeks, follow up with your Dr.
Answered 5/16/2015
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