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I have been waking every night for the last few months about 4 times with a tickle in the same place at the side of my throat that makes me cough?

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See below: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor. Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you.

Answered 4/12/2013

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