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Im 20 years old and i have a persistent cough and i'm healthy. is this throat cancer or severe?no sore throat buthaveto clear throat everyonceinawhile

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Get seen: This can be anything from mild asthma to reflux to several others. Tell your physician about it at your next routine checkup

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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