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Gurgling sound behind my sternum when i inhale. also hard to get a good breath. good deal of coughing. ?

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Infection?: The gurgling sound can be mucous due to infection or you may have asthma. I recommend that you get a good lung exam by an MD to see what is going on. If you have fever this would support infection. Coughing can come with infection or asthma or allergies.

Answered 8/16/2015

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