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Does oropharyngeal dysphagia cause constant coughing?

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Coughing: It is does if you are aspirating, impaired sensory innervation, or have associated laryngophargeal reflux. try prilosec and see ENT. May need barium esophageal.

Answered 4/25/2017

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