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Persistant dry cough

2018-10-11 06:12:52
My cough keeps returning. It subsides and again returns after one two months. I don't have fever at that time. But coughing becomes worse at night
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Persistent dry cough can be due to many reasons. You may have chronic laryngitis or laryngo-pharyngeal reflux. During night means, it can be due to reflux.
Next Steps
Try anti-reflux medication and warm saline gargle
Health Tips
it's always better to consult an otolaryngologist in person to do a laryngeal endoscopy.

Answered2018-10-11 16:57:33

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