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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI've been dealing with a persistent cough for the ...
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  • 30 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've been dealing with a persistent cough for the last two months, and its been pretty rough. Every time I spit out mucus, I get this weird dizziness. On top of that, I've been experiencing some chest pain. Its starting to worry me. Could this be whooping cough or something else? What should I do about it?

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Dr. Dr Kareemulla Shaik

Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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