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A member asked:

I've been coughing for a week. chest feels tight and it's a frequent uncontrollable dry cough. been taking robitussin-dm to no avail. what to do?

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See a doctor: Any time you have chest tightness and a cough that doesn't improve with otc meds and time, you should check with your doctor. Secondary infections, asthma, or other lung diseases can be the cause.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/26/2013

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