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Tickle in lungs and keep coughing, do i have asthma?

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Maybe: Symtoms could be symptom of a variety of etiologies- asthma, allergies, post nasal drip, medicne related or potentially more serious etiologies- need to see physician, a complete physical exam, see if a chest xray needed.

Answered 3/6/2018

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