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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Cough
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the symptom diagnosed?
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