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My friend consumes codiene cough syrup for past 5 year and now he quit but can't stop his coughing? he also smoke ciggrette, what's the solution?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Non stop coughing: Ideally he should see the doctor to make sure he hasnt developed bronchitis or a malignancy from his smoking or chewing tobacco.

Answered 5/28/2013

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A member asked:

My friend consumes codiene cough syrup for past 5 year and now he quit but can't stop his coughing? he also smoke ciggrette, what's the solution?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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