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I have a really bad cough were i come close to vomiting when i cough bt no other cold symptoms.what could this be?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bronchospasm??: Your cough could be due to bronchospasm which can be treated with bronchodilator and steroid inhalers. If you smoke, you need to quit asap to decrease airway inflammation. See your doctor for diagnosis and treatment!

Answered 9/24/2012

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