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What do i do to get rid of a horrible dry cough?
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Find the cause first: The most common causes of a cough are post nasal drainage, asthma which can be allergic or non allergic, and acid reflux. See your doctor. You will need at least a chest x-ray and pulmonary function tests (breathing tests.
Answered 6/11/2013
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