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What Causes Recurring Cough And Chest Infections?

Hi am 24 years of age and have a chesty cough that comes and goes the whole time. Ive had 3 chest infections in 6 weeks and have been on antibiotics,my cough goes for about 2 weeks and then its straight back again.I dont smoke and am fairly fit and energetic.this is going on now for about 3 months and ifs very frustrating as am constanly sick and not able to enjoy lots of activities with my daughter. Hope you can help thank you.
Fri, 12 Dec 2014
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If you are getting infections again and again then its time for you to get yourself evaluated properly. Do basic investigations with complete blood count, CBC, Chest Xray and spirometry.
You need to see a chest physician with all your reports
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What Causes Recurring Cough And Chest Infections?

If you are getting infections again and again then its time for you to get yourself evaluated properly. Do basic investigations with complete blood count, CBC, Chest Xray and spirometry. You need to see a chest physician with all your reports