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When i cough it burns in my chest?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Common: However, better to discuss with your doc. This may be untreated asthma or stomach acid irritation or miscellaneous. Or heart attack? Unlikely but depends your medical history. Better be safe with your doc.

Answered 9/29/2016

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