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I have a constant cough and phlegm. it feels like i constantly have hair stuck in my throat. i now have had it a few weeks?

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Acid reflux: often thats a sign of silent acid relax or less commonly cough asthma. You should see an net to look down your throat to see if there are signs of acid reflux

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/21/2018

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