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Comment from: Chris , 65-74 Female (Patient) Published: January 07

I have been coughing for 7 days. It is worse at night and leaves me a little breathless.

Comment from: StopCoughingKaren, 35-44 Male (Patient) Published: September 25

Cover your mouth when you cough and wash your hands after using the bathroom. This will dampen the sound of your cough and help stop the spread of germs while at school or work.

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