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My father has had a cough for a while, ex smoker, he states it comes from like a lot more of a tickle in the throat, its not everyday there but still pretty common. what can this be?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

SMOKING: SMOKE IS HIGHLY IRRITANT TO THE AIRWAYS - YES ITS MORE THAN LIKLEY THAT HE HAS IRRITATED UPPER AIRWAYS.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/10/2020

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A member asked:

My father has had a cough for a while, ex smoker, he states it comes from like a lot more of a tickle in the throat, its not everyday there but still pretty common. what can this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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