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I have a terrible cough. starting to think its bronchitis. coughing up mucus. keeping me up at night. nothing is calming it at all, not even the meds?

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Bronchitis: It sounds like you may have bronchitis. Make sure you stay well hydrated by drinking lots of water and avoiding caffeine, sugary drinks and alcohol. If you have high fevers and fatigue see a doctor right away since it could be pneumonia. If it persists even without fever you may need to see a doctor also.

Answered 10/27/2016

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