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I've cough for a 4 days, taking otc but it feels like it is in my upper chest b/c its making a rattle noise. i have asthma but it is ok. antibiotics?
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Depends: Most minor URI's will trigger an outpouring of excessive mucous in the chest as it moves through it's pattern. As long as it doesn't alter most of your daily activities it should pass without abx. If it does, get in and have it evaluated.
Answered 7/21/2016
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