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Severe Cough. Recovering From Bronchitis And Pneumonia. Do I Have Whooping Cough?

Hi, I ve been sick since mid October with bronchitis and pneumonia . Returned from holidays and can t stop coughing.i;ve had several rounds of antibiotics, and prednisone . blood test and now another round of chest X-rays i am at my witt end. i have been home from work for 2 weeks now. when i go outside the cold air closes my air passages. could i have whooping cough ?
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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HI
whooping cough is seen children only
.when you go outside the cold air closes air passages means you are suffering with ASTHMA
so you consult your GP and clarify your diseaseand take correct treatment.
Thanks
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Severe Cough. Recovering From Bronchitis And Pneumonia. Do I Have Whooping Cough?

HI whooping cough is seen children only .when you go outside the cold air closes air passages means you are suffering with ASTHMA so you consult your GP and clarify your diseaseand take correct treatment. Thanks