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My thirteen year old son has been diagnosed with psychogenic coughing.tried amitriptyline,didn't like side effects.coughing still and throat hurts.
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Psychogenic cough: Is a rare diagnosis, and of exclusion, continuous dry cough can be due to many causes, asthma or upper respiratory tract infection as sinusitis are common hidden causes. Kindly see an allergist if you have access to on,e or an ENT and chest specialist, good luck
Answered 6/2/2016
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Psychogenic coughing: Psychogenic conditions need mental health treatment. Please see a mental health professional. Clinical hypnosis and self-hypnosis training may be helpful. Biofeedback is another possibility. Peace and good health.
Answered 6/2/2016
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