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High esr and high white blood cells jh have asthma and constant coughing is this linked?
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Asthma: Asthma and coughing are definitely linked and the cough will improve once the asthma is controlled. High WBC may indicate an infection but can also increase with oral steroids. High ESR is non specific and may not be related.
Answered 6/10/2014
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