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My mom has been battling with a persistent cough for months now. she has had scans, blood test, been to a pulminologist and still cannot find the problem or get rid of this dry spasmodic cough. ?

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Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Cough: Could be LPR. Assuming she is drinking at least two quarts of water a day and not smoking, try prilosec, 20mg, two times a day. Could also be non-specific reactive airway disease. get room HEPA filters

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 6/28/2018

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A member asked:

My mom has been battling with a persistent cough for months now. she has had scans, blood test, been to a pulminologist and still cannot find the problem or get rid of this dry spasmodic cough. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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