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My husband is coughing all the time he can't stop. he went to the doctor where a nurse practitioner told him it was allergies. i really don't think so?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

IF YOU ARE NOT: Satisfied with that, seek a second opinion please.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 1/7/2017

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Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Why not?: It certainly is probable, as this is one of the more common causes of chronic cough. If your husband is a smoker he should have a chest x-ray. If you're unsatisfied get a second opinion.

Answered 11/27/2012

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