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Persistent dry cough since december dr didn't know what it was saw no signs of infection but gave meds the cough slowed down but is back to constant?

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See pulmonologist: Since cough medication may suppress the cough but would not fix the underlying cause. I recommend that you consult a pulmonologist. Note that the most common cause for a chronic cough is from post-nasal drips.

Answered 1/30/2014

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Persistent dry cough since december dr didn't know what it was saw no signs of infection but gave meds the cough slowed down but is back to constant?

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