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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

What are the symptoms of bronchitis? How to tell the difference from a common cold

A hacking cough is the primary symptom of bronchitis - (Alamy/PA)

Is that lingering cough just a cold or something more?

With winter illnesses sharing similar symptoms, it can be difficult to distinguish a common cold from bronchitis.

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