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Can you recommend an easy and natural way to relieve myself of a really bad cough?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Depends: The treatment of cough depends on the underlying reason for the cough. Once the reason for the cough is found, then treatment is directed at that trigger. The "easiest" treatment is to avoid the trigger (if possible).

Answered 9/28/2016

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