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Coughs and Colds

This may be a recurrent bronchitis infection. It is worthwhile for you to visit your doctor to have your current breathing or cough symptoms evaluated. Your doctor may recommend treatment with antibiotics with or without the anti-inflammatory steroid medicine prednisone or inhaled medication. You should quit smoking to prevent further lung damage or other medical harms.

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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