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A 36-year-old male asked:

Should i see doc &what can this be? 4 severe coughing, sore chest aching painful 2 cough slight mucus nose not stuffed no sneezing no sinus pressure

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Dr. Sue Ferranti
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Possibilities...: Your main symptom is this cough. The "chest aching" is likely musculoskeletal due to the cough. Possible etiologies for the cough include bronchospasm from any etiology, gerd, post -nasal drip or a combination of factors. If this cough is not improving, you need to see a doctor for diagnosis followed by treatment. There are effective prescription therapies. If you smoke, you need to quit!
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