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Enlarged thyroid. what's best to stop the cough? syrups & drops don't help much. thanks!

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Is it thyroid?: It would have to be quite large to cause a cough. Consider other causes and consult a thyroidologist.

Answered 11/22/2013

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