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Dr. ive been having a dry cough fo 3 months...lately i just feel amd itch in my chest when i breath...and end up expelling a clear phlem what is it?

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Multiple: things can cause 3 months of dry cough. Medications, infections and lung diseases such as asthma are common culprits. Regardless, your symptoms necessitate a visit with a physician for proper analysis.

Answered 12/9/2014

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