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Dry cough??

2016-07-24 16:42:47
Hi, I have had cough for the past 4 days and it is not going, what should I do? I have had fever for 1 day but after that I am fine. I have. No problem gulping while eating or drinking. Cough syrup gives me a temporary cure as it comes back
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Throat irritation gives cough. It can be mostly due to acid reflux . So consult a doctor and have an Anti reflux medication prescribed. Talk less and take frequent sip of water regularly.
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Consult a physician for anti reflux medication.
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Frequent sips of water and voice rest .

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