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Coughing since last 2 weeks

2017-11-19 21:18:16
Hello. I am a 26 yr old smoker, smoking around 4-5 cigs on average. I was an occasional smoker but since last 1yr I have become a regular smoker. I am dry cough from last 2 weeks. 2-3 days in a week I feel relief but it again comes back. Kindly suggest. Also trying to quit smoking.
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Your symptoms appear that of COPD but it can also be a superadded infection, do Visit a general physician for a thorough checkup and an ECG and chest X-ray is also highly recommended but first physician checkup.

Answered2017-11-22 04:43:22

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