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I cough all the time and it feels like mucous is stuck in my chest and throat.. sometimes i wake out of sleep gasping for air and coughing?
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Evening cough: your symptoms could be from post nasal discharge but also could be from a cardiac or pulmonary cause i would suggest that you begin with your primary doctor for a full evaluation
Answered 3/3/2016
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Asthma: My first thought would be bronchospasm and excess mucous with plugging - this is a manifestation of asthma. If you're not known to have asthma, you need to be tested for it. That might be as simple as listening with a stethoscope or may require breathing tests. If you smoke, you must stop immediately and for good. Allergies are another possible trigger for asthma. There are many good treatments.
Answered 5/10/2015
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