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Cough | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
The role of the healthcare provider is to help a person figure out why he or she is coughing. The healthcare provider will start with a medical history and physical exam. This may be all that is needed to diagnose the cause.
The healthcare provider may order blood tests or a chest X-ray. Lung function tests can help to diagnose asthma or emphysema
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Author: Adam Brochert, MD Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS Date Reviewed: 08/06/01