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For a month and a half having tightness in the chest everyday and every other day a cough that will only stop once i bring up all the yellow phlegm. i've been on prednisone and antibiotics and nothing has helped. only the inhaler bring phelgm out.

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Asthma?: If you are not a smoker, asthma would be my best guess especially given your response to bronchodilator. Consult your doctor who may refer you to an allergist.

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Answered 8/10/2017

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A member asked:

For a month and a half having tightness in the chest everyday and every other day a cough that will only stop once i bring up all the yellow phlegm. i've been on prednisone and antibiotics and nothing has helped. only the inhaler bring phelgm out.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

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