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Past several days been having a dry cough and choking feeling in throat. sometimes starts after eating and lasts for hours. no relief after trying fluids, cough drops, etc.

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Need med-checkup: If your cough is persistent for more than one week, you need a medical check up of your chest. Dry cough can be caused by allergies or Asthma which require a Physical examination by a doctor before we can be certain. A chest C-X-Ray may also be useful to check your lungs.

Dr Mompoint agreed

Answered 8/8/2017

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A member asked:

Past several days been having a dry cough and choking feeling in throat. sometimes starts after eating and lasts for hours. no relief after trying fluids, cough drops, etc.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Dr Mompoint agreed

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