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I have a cough, i'm on day 6 of antibiotics, the phlegm has returned to clear but i have fits of wretching coughing where it feels like i'm drowning. ?
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It happens: There is often an increase in the amount of coughing as the treatment progresses. Coughing is an automatic reflex that helps clear the deep lung of retained mucous and irritants.As treatment kills of germs the debris must be removed. It should gradually improve as the meds get ahead of the germs.
Answered 11/9/2016
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