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Hi i was just wandering if it's a serious issue of constantly coughing and having difficulty breathing? i'm loosing my sleep at night because i can't stop coughing even though i'm not waking up and my chest feels really tight when i start coughing which m
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Mgt: There are several possible conditions, including infections, asthma and upper airway disease. I would suggest further evaluation. A virtual appointment may be booked online.
Answered 8/24/2015
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