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I picked up a son and congestion a lot of mucus in my nails and now my chest my chest feels constricted from so much coughing what can i do?
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See a doctor: Make sure nothing more serious than muscle strain from coughing. But anything which might affect your breathing merits an exam and maybe a chest film. See your pcp.
Answered 4/11/2013
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