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On and off cough for weeks now seems to go for a week then come back also been having a bit of scratchy throat. and waking up in night like gasping for air occasionally. and very dry lips and mouth?

Q: on and off cough for weeks now seems to go for a week then come back also been having a bit of scratchy throat. and waking up in night like gasping for air occasionally. and very dry lips and mouth?

: There could be many reasons for this. Mouth breathing, sleep apnea, allergies etc. Pl see your MD for a complete check up. Hope U feel better

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

There could be many reasons for this. Mouth breathing, sleep apnea, allergies etc. Pl see your MD for a complete check up. Hope U feel better

Answered 2/14/2022

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A member asked:

On and off cough for weeks now seems to go for a week then come back also been having a bit of scratchy throat. and waking up in night like gasping for air occasionally. and very dry lips and mouth?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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