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I have some pressure feeling on my chest. when i don't drink water for a while, a chesty cough comes up. i sometimes bring up phlegm. the pressure feeling isn't too crippling; i still go about my day as always. what's it likely to be?
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You may be dehydrated and the mucus in the airway thickens. Other conditions such as asthma should also be considered. If you have a cough at night or with exercise, discuss the use of a bronchodilator with your PCP.
Answered 8/9/2021
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