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Hi doctor i have wheezing and coughing every winter.no phlegm.xray ok.spirometer ok.yet one doctor says asthma another doctor says bronchitis.im at a loss to figure out what i have .any ideas? thanks mike?

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It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to consult a lung specialist/pulmonologist. Wish you good health!

Answered 11/12/2022

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