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Low B12 and persistent cough

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Apparently a persistent cough can be caused by low B12, which is interesting.

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/212...

I wonder how many GPs would test for that.

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I have also read about this - and have suggested B12 to others. Amazing how far reaching deficiencies can be.....

I'm a cougher and have pernicious anaemia as well as thyroid problems. Never knew or heard of this one! And there's me thinking I was unique! 😀 Just kidding. Thanks for the info. I'll take a look later X

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