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I have a cough that is the result of a cold that i had in january. i have been to the doctor several times. he gave me inhaled steroids that i was on for a week and it really did help, but i want to know why does it happen? the cough lasted 8 weeks.

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See your doctor: Please have follow up with whoever prescribed a steroid in Hailer. I’m wondering if this is really due to a cold or if you have underlying chronic bronchitis or asthma. Are you a smoker? Have you had a lot of secondhand smoke exposure? Do you have a history of asthma or TB or any chronic lung problems?

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/1/2018

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A member asked:

I have a cough that is the result of a cold that i had in january. i have been to the doctor several times. he gave me inhaled steroids that i was on for a week and it really did help, but i want to know why does it happen? the cough lasted 8 weeks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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