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I have had a nasty cold for 7 days. i have started to cough bad when i do my lungs burn badly. never really goes away cause all i do i cough. help?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Go get checked: You might have something more than a cold, like pneumonia. Go see your doc so he/she can examine you and order imaging studies as necessary.

Answered 5/9/2016

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