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Possible inhalation of a kernel of corn

weewow

Similar to another question posted here, I think I accidentally inhaled a kernel of corn this evening , although I am not sure. My gag re...

8 answers | 2 comments

Straining to complete yawn, yawning all day, feel i just need a deep breath.

Cloefish

I have had this problem for a long time, but in the last year it has gotten worse and I cant stand it. I regularly go through periods wh...

365 answers | 14 comments

Is my medical history putting me in more danger?i

Enron1978

A few years ago i had pneumonia and had to have a lobectomy. I had chest tubes draining fluid for 3 weeks. Im also an ex smoker of over 2...

Left chest pain when deep inhaling

ytt

It's been about two days I am feeling some pain in my left chest when I deeply inhale air, it mildy hurts, im coughing, sometimes I spi...

2 answers

cough only after drinking water

kakalina

Im a 56 year old female, For about six months now I cough only after I drink water. It is worse at night or in the mornings. The doctor ...

27 answers | 16 comments

did i expose to TB after all these years?

Aak747

So 15 years ago i had a relation with someone who recently died from TB. i'm sure i haven't met this person for the last 4 years at least...

1 answer | 2 comments

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