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I have some type of chronic cough for the past 5 years...it comes for 5 months at a stretch..it is dry wid itchy feeling in base of throat.wht 2 do :(?

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Dr. Claude Parola answered

Cough: Chronic cough can be from asthma, gastric reflux, post nasal drip, certain blood pressure medications, smoking. See your doctor for work up.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

I have some type of chronic cough for the past 5 years...it comes for 5 months at a stretch..it is dry wid itchy feeling in base of throat.wht 2 do :(?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Claude Parola answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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