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Dry cough at unknown intervals at night.

2018-01-26 13:56:05
Very often at night times...im getting a sudden irritation in my throat. Following it..violent coughing takes place continuosly for one to two mins. I m having slight asthma as well as cold allergy...are thes symptoms related to these features..or ther migh b some other causes for it?
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Spontaneous violent dry cough can occur because of various reasons such as allergic airway disease, reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder, post nasal discharge syndrome etc. Treatment depends on identifying cause for your problem
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Consult nearby ENT specialist or pulmonologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-01-28 23:58:46

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