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I started getting a cough on thursday and i have done as much as possible i avoid it getting worse without spending money as im a bit low but i am at work today and coughing non stop. any suggestions without me spending a fortune at the doctor?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See a doctor: Without seeing a doctor,you will need antibiotics & bronchodilator as inhaler as needed basis. Are you an asthmatic? What are the other diagnoses? If no improvement , must see a doctor.

Answered 9/10/2018

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A member asked:

I started getting a cough on thursday and i have done as much as possible i avoid it getting worse without spending money as im a bit low but i am at work today and coughing non stop. any suggestions without me spending a fortune at the doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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