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Can't take a good breath, have to cough but nothing comes out. what am i supposed to do!?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Bronchodilator: Ask your doctor about using a bronchodilator to loosen up your mucus.

Answered 11/27/2013

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A member asked:

Can't take a good breath, have to cough but nothing comes out. what am i supposed to do!?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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