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I have had a sore throat for the last 4 days. now i have an annoying dry cough which makes me gag. how can i get rid of it?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Need to see your : doctor, you may need an antibiotic and/or other Rx medications, meanwhile use salt water gargles, saline nasal washes and pain killers, good luck

Dr Pasniciuc and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/20/2018

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