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Dad has had a cough from a cold few days now. loves pepper on food and sprinkled nearly 2 teaspoon on it 24 hrs ago. coughing more now. bc of pepper?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Its possible,but: I doubt it. His cold is probably worse and that is why he is coughing more. I would get him to a Dr and make sure he does not have pneumonia.

Answered 5/31/2016

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A member asked:

Dad has had a cough from a cold few days now. loves pepper on food and sprinkled nearly 2 teaspoon on it 24 hrs ago. coughing more now. bc of pepper?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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