Severe cough

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Severe cough

Asked for Male, 38 Years

I have severe cough at nights and mildly through the day. At night it also feels like saliva and phlegm are flowing down into my windpipe and choking me. Do I need to see an ENT specialist?

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

There are many causes for chronic cough such as allergic airway disorder, post viral cough, reflux laryngopharyngitis, post nasal discharge syndrome etc. Treatment depends on identifying cause for your problem

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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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Dr. Avinash Chaitanya Head and Neck Surgeon 16 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Avinash Chaitanya

Head and Neck Surgeon 16 yrs exp Hyderabad

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You could likely be having chronic sinusitis which is causing the phlegm and secretions from the nose to go into ur throat and choking occurs. Please visit a nearby ent specialist for confirmation and correct treatment. Steam inhalation will be helpful for you to reduce the phlegm till you visit a specialist.