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If you have a chest infection or bronchitis do you have to have a cough?

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It is better: It is extremely beneficial to cough during bronchitis illness. A course of antibiotics and albuterol inhaler can help prevent pneumonia. Have plenty of bed rest, take fluids and carbs for fast energy, advil (ibuprofen) for fever and generalized achiness.

Answered 12/9/2013

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