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Lingering cough for about a month. he coughs when he laughs or talks. it has become worse over the month.

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Dr. Patricia Allamon answered

Coughing: Coughing is due to an irritation of your air passages. The causes are infection, allergies, inflammation, medications, reflux, or asthma. Please see a doctor to obtain an accurate diagnosis.

Answered 2/21/2015

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A member asked:

Lingering cough for about a month. he coughs when he laughs or talks. it has become worse over the month.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patricia Allamon answered

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