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Cough 4 6 months dizzy, faint,can't breath had steroids an antibiotics nothings helping, help me?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See allergist/chest: Your condition is known as cough syncope and you need to consult an allergist (if a smoker pulmonologist) to find out the cause if you current doctor can't help you. The problem is serious and I urge you not to wait any longer to get a consultation.

Answered 10/4/2016

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