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Having normal dry cough since 4 months and coughs per day will be max 5 to 10 it's a single cough what is the condition is it serious bit worried sir?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Chronic cough: Since you have been coughing for 4 months you should see if you have asthma or sinusitiswhich is giving you a post nasal drip and secondarily a chronic cough.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 12/13/2018

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A member asked:

Having normal dry cough since 4 months and coughs per day will be max 5 to 10 it's a single cough what is the condition is it serious bit worried sir?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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