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I have a dry cough which causes my throat to really hurt and my ears?

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Dr. Girish Kalva answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Viral: Take OTC Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night. Drink lot if tea.use a humidifier at night.drink lot of water which is not cold. Avoid all fruits,juice soda and junk food. If overweight lose it . If you have acid reflux eat light meals and eat dinner early. There is a nasty virus all over US , not sure where u live . If not better in few days,see a doc

Dr Subedi agreed

Answered 2/25/2018

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