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Is there any std that causes a productive cough? engaged in kissing/unprotected oral sex with someone with a productive cough (from their throat) toda

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STDs cause local: symptoms. Coughing generally is a protective mechanism for the respiratory tract. I think the most likely explanation is that u picked up a cough illness while in "very" close contact with someone else. Even if u didn't engage in sex, likely u would have caught it since u were non-immune. Best way to avoid coughs/colds? Eat well, plenty of fruits (vit C), EIGHT hours sleep, NO smoking, wash hands.

Answered 7/14/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Not Likely: It would be very unlikely for a cough to be a symptom of any STD. I know you have an answer that would include pneumonia caused by Chlamydia, but that would be extremely rare.

Answered 7/14/2014

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