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If you have a really bad sinus problem could it make you have a coughing fit? if so, why?

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Dr. Carlo Hatem answered

Yes: Drainage from the sinus goes to the back of the throat and triggers cough.

Dr Culviner agreed

Answered 6/19/2013

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