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Constant coughing

2018-02-28 17:11:34
I have been exposed to the smoke caused due to melting of plastic and thermocol, i didn't had much irritations at that tim, but from the next day onwards i started coughing periodically,is this any harmful?
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You seem to be suffering from respiratory tract injury secondary to smoke inhalation. Usually it will recover spontaneously within few days. You may need to take dry cough syrup for few days
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Consult nearby pulmonologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-03-03 01:37:08

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