The Medicine Cabinet: A Lingering Cough Should Be Checked by Doctor
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Q: I have been coughing for almost six weeks for no obvious reason. I have never smoked and haven’t been sick with a cold or the flu. What makes you cough and why would it linger? A: The cough is a vital player in the body’s defense against disease. Coughing expels mucus, microbes and foreign […]