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I have an itchy feeling at the end of my throat( or beginning of my lungs) for 4 months and it made me cough(dry), what can it be? drs say allergy.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Probably so: Itching often signals the presence of an allergic reaction. Did Cetirizine help the itching? Any food, particularly fruit, triggers it? Consult an allergist if the problem is unbearable.

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I have an itchy feeling at the end of my throat( or beginning of my lungs) for 4 months and it made me cough(dry), what can it be? drs say allergy.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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