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I have a relatively bad cough from acute bronchitis/chest cold. what should i do?

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Dr. (Liz)Phuong Tran answered

See doctor: It is best for you to see doctor for proper evaluation and treatment.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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