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Why is it that i have an occasional cough (lasting more than a week) but no other symptoms ? i have not been sick recently & feel fine otherwise.
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Underactive thyroid: An underactive thyroid can cause a running nose which in turn can cause a post nasal drip with resulting cough. Speak t your doctor about taking thyroid medicine.
Answered 12/10/2013
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