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Very dry, severe cough following a regular cold. usually occurs at night and doesn't respond to robitussin (guaifenesin). any thoughts?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cough: Cough may be due to a post nasal drip which could be caused by something you are allergic to, like a feather pillow.

Answered 10/4/2016

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