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I have cough about 2weeks.i was start like normal cough.but now when i cough i feels in my chest.and its dry cough.i also taking antibiotic medicine

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cough: You should try a bronchodilator such as albuterol, use a vaporizer where you sleep.Use vaporub on your chest. Stop smoking, of course and get evaluated for possible asthma.

Answered 6/17/2013

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A member asked:

I have cough about 2weeks.i was start like normal cough.but now when i cough i feels in my chest.and its dry cough.i also taking antibiotic medicine

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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