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I have a tickle in my throat that causes me to cough. it's very dry and been about a week, worse at night. occasional ear pain. what could this be?

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Dr. Robert Stachler answered

Post nasal drip: Have your doctor call in a nasal steroid spray and use it once or twice a day. It will take about 3 to 5 days to resolve. Try delsym cough syrup at night to help with the night cough. If this does not work, try reflux meds like Pepcid ac or zantac after a few days. Hope this helps!

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Answered 12/6/2017

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A member asked:

I have a tickle in my throat that causes me to cough. it's very dry and been about a week, worse at night. occasional ear pain. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Stachler answered

Dr Ali agreed

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