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Recovering from respiratory infection. likely viral. still coughing after 3 weeks. i especially cough while eating, after every bite. no gerd. causes?

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Cough: Inflammation, infections, silent gerd (without heartburn), a diverticulum, etc could be involved. See your primary care who may refer you to an ENT or physician for answers.

Answered 9/24/2017

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A member asked:

Recovering from respiratory infection. likely viral. still coughing after 3 weeks. i especially cough while eating, after every bite. no gerd. causes?

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