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Cough problem since long

2015-09-11 18:59:46
I have a cough problem since 1 year. Have consulted a doctor as well he asked me to get my cough tested but the report was normal. I smoke regularly but not more than 4 cigarettes daily. Please advice.
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hello... people who smoke regularly have upper respiratory tract infection.. so your cough is probably due to that only... you need to quit smoking for curing this problem

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