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I've had a cough with stringy like mucous & wheezing for 8mths.. i've been treated with antibiotics x 2 & had a chest xray done (which was clear).

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See allergist: You may be having asthma problem which can be diagnosed with the help of a lung function test- chest xray and antibiotic would not done anything for asthma. Consider consulting an allergist. If you are a smoker, it is time to stop the habit.

Answered 8/10/2017

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A member asked:

I've had a cough with stringy like mucous & wheezing for 8mths.. i've been treated with antibiotics x 2 & had a chest xray done (which was clear).

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