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I've had a scratchy throat and dry cough for a month. i wake up without a voice, it comes back, then starts to go again by night time.

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Maybe GERD: This may be gastroesophageal reflux (acid reflux into the back of the throat); this can especially occur at night. You could try over the counter "acid blockers" like pepcid/omeprazole for a few weeks and see if it helps.

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Answered 3/19/2017

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