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How long will the cough from bronchitis last?going on 4 weeks now with cough, just finished all meds &today i am hacking again, it's very painful

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: Other diagnoses should be considered. These include asthma, sinusitis and aspiration.

Dr Beck and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/1/2019

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A member asked:

How long will the cough from bronchitis last?going on 4 weeks now with cough, just finished all meds &today i am hacking again, it's very painful

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Beck and 2 doctors agreed

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