A member asked:

How is dry cough? i have an itchy feeling in my breathing pipe near my lungs and it forced me to cough 5 or 6 times a day, should i worry?

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Dr. Daniel Kessler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Maybe: Cough is a reflex mechanism that aids your immune system to get rid of any possible "pathogens" that can affect your immune system.. Most coughing stops after 7-14 days. If it persists you need to get evaluated. If you are very worried then make an appointment sooner. Good luck. Most common causes include asthma, reflux, allergies, postnasal drip and medications.

Answered 6/28/2016

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