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A member asked:

Bad cough that started yesterday. i've had to take my asthma pump twice today and the humidifier once. it hurts when i cough. any idea what's wrong?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Many reasons for: cough....Pneumonia,Bronchitis,laryngitis, viral respiratory infections ....

Answered 1/15/2015

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: If you need the asthma pump frequently to relieve your symptoms, you need to consult your doctor since the cough may well be a sign of worsening in your asthma especially if you have had a recent upper respiratory tract infection.

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 1/16/2015

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