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Persistant dry cough
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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Dr. Gokul E D
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
4 yrs exp
Cochin
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.
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