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I had swollen tonsils that brought about an itchy cough. the tonsils were treated but the itchy cough still remains. how do i get rid of it?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Cough: You have an itchy cough and tonsils because of a post nasal drip. Use salt water nose drop 4 times daily and use a vaporizer at night.

Answered 11/5/2013

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A member asked:

I had swollen tonsils that brought about an itchy cough. the tonsils were treated but the itchy cough still remains. how do i get rid of it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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