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Horrible cough. usually worse at night, but is getting horrible during day too. starting to cough up flem (clear). doc said it was acid reflux, nothing?
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Yes, probably reflux: Chronic unexplained cough could be associaterd with acid reflux as well as bronchial asthma. You should ask your physician about a trial of medication for acid reflux and take for at least 4 weeks and see if improves.
Answered 10/4/2016
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