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A member asked:
I have a cough that's worse at night and first in the morning, feels like grit in my throat. could it be asthma? my gp thinks it's a viral infection.
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Yes and no: The best way to make the "rule out"diagnosis of asthma is with spirometry. This wil determine is there is any obstruction issue.
Answered 12/9/2020
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