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My father has had a chronic cough for over four years. what could be the cause? he often times throws up after a coughing episode.
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Smoker?: There are a number of common things that cause a chronic cough. Post nasal drip from allergies is one, asthma is another, reflux disease, and emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Throwing up after a coughing episode is called post-tussive emesis. That is pretty normal.
Answered 11/28/2017
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