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I have had a bad cough the last 5 days that is only getting worse. no other symptoms and cough medicine has done nothing. any suggestions?
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See doctor...: A worsening cough needs to be diagnosed so it can be treated. Possible diagnoses include bronchospasm from any cause, gerd, post-nasal drip or even a combination of these factors. If you smoke, you need to quit as this will decrease airway inflammation. These all have different treatments so see your doctor for diagnosis/treatment.
Answered 7/5/2012
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