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I was helping my friend move some things from her attic. dust flew up while i was talking. 4+ years of dust. im coughing now. what is it?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Probable allergic: response: try Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Zyrtec; however, if you are having difficulty breathing, you will need an xray and evaluation for bronchospasm.

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/31/2016

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A member asked:

I was helping my friend move some things from her attic. dust flew up while i was talking. 4+ years of dust. im coughing now. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

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