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I have a cough drop in my wind pipe. trouble breathing. coughing doesn't help me expel it?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Be seen: If you are concerned about a foreign body in your wind pipe I recommend you go to an ER.

Answered 2/17/2020

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