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How To Cure Persistent Cough Leading To Bronchitis?

what can i do to cure a persistent cough; very little mucus coming up. can't get blood test; scared of needles. doctor says i have bronchitis but how does he know that? cycling 150 miles a week at highest intensity that i can manage; usually average 17mph over 50 miles; sometimes less on the hills.
Tue, 15 Sep 2015
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Persistent cough has varied causes like smoking( COPD) , asthma, GERD, Allergic rhinitis. Though you are having a good fitness regime these cannot be ruled out. These needs to be assessed and treated accordingly .
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How To Cure Persistent Cough Leading To Bronchitis?

Persistent cough has varied causes like smoking( COPD) , asthma, GERD, Allergic rhinitis. Though you are having a good fitness regime these cannot be ruled out. These needs to be assessed and treated accordingly .