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Old Dec 20, 2019 | 11:34 pm
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Originally Posted by trooper
Some people are clearly equating all coughing with a (temporary? infectious?) illness. Chronic coughing is however OFTEN caused by other factors.. (such as postnasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux disease, asthma and so on) Are you suggesting people with such chronic coughs should NEVER be allowed to fly? What have "manners" got to do with involuntary actions such as coughing?
And even if you do, do you think airlines will refund/change your non-refundable ticket for free because you have a cold?
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