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I have had a hacking cough for 5 weeks. it did not start with a cold or flu. just started coughing one day. now when i cough my gag relux sets off.
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Get a Chest X ray: It is probably post bronchitis cough which may last a long time but since you didn't have an obvious cold I would go to see your doctor and see what a Chest Xray shows.
Answered 6/17/2017
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