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Started coughing a week ago. had other symptoms of a cold. evrrything has gone away, but the cough. should i go to the doctor?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Cough: The cough is usually the last symptom to resolve with a cold. I'd give it more time, unless your having any difficulty breathing, fevers or worsening symptoms.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes...: Sometimes, after an infection resolves, the airways remain inflamed afterwards and bronchospasm can result. You may need a bronchodilator inhaler and perhaps a steroid inhaler to control the inflammation and bronchospasm until the inflammation resolves. Your doctor can evaluate you and render the proper treatment.
Answered 3/10/2012
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