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I'm coughing every 1 to 3 minutes for the past 4 days if i go to the doc will they give me anything that could help? i've taken cough syrup no help
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See physician: Frequent coughing usually indicates the presence of a disease. Viruses and bacteria are infections can be etiology. Most of the time, irregular coughing is caused by a respiratory tract infection but can be triggered by choking, smoking, air pollution, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease, post-nasal drip, chronic bronchitis. You need to see physician to sort out cause for best therapy.
Answered 10/24/2017
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