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**Koayrbzh** · 01-12-2009, 02:28 AM

Right now, it's just this god awful cough. I've read that early signs of asthma can mimic cold symptoms though, so I'm beginning to wonder. The coughing fits I have are just unreal. I'll cough for about 5 minutes and it only stops because I can't breathe anymore to cough.

Go to the doctor. Sounds like asthma, and it sounds like you really need an inhaler. If you're that bad, they may put you on steroids for a bit as well or give you a breathing treatment.

The steroids won't be expensive, and it depends on the inhaler for the cost of that. Mine costs $102.

Even if it's not asthma, it does sound serious, and you need to have it checked out.

Also, check around to see if you have a free clinic in your area. I know it's not ideal, but it's an option if you have one close.

01-12-2009, 02:28 AM	#11
Koayrbzh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	Right now, it's just this god awful cough. I've read that early signs of asthma can mimic cold symptoms though, so I'm beginning to wonder. The coughing fits I have are just unreal. I'll cough for about 5 minutes and it only stops because I can't breathe anymore to cough. Go to the doctor. Sounds like asthma, and it sounds like you really need an inhaler. If you're that bad, they may put you on steroids for a bit as well or give you a breathing treatment. The steroids won't be expensive, and it depends on the inhaler for the cost of that. Mine costs $102. Even if it's not asthma, it does sound serious, and you need to have it checked out. Also, check around to see if you have a free clinic in your area. I know it's not ideal, but it's an option if you have one close.
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