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I've had a cough for ages (longer than 3 weeks.) sometimes it is very hoarse but mostly it's a tickle. any ideas as to what this is?
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Many things: Could be many things and would need to know more about your situation, the list includes but is not limited too: atypical pneumonia (mycoplasma), asthma, reflux, allergies, post nasal drip, smoking, medications, persistent bronchial infection, and many more.
Answered 5/1/2014
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