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Severe chest congestion

2017-11-07 07:52:47
Persistent and terrible cough from 5 days, chest feels tight, unable to breathe properly, unable to swallow food. Coughing hurts the throat terribly. What should I do?
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Do a spirometry to rule out asthma

Answered2017-11-07 09:02:16

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