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Dry Cough,throat Irritation.Taken Ascoril Cough Syrup, No Relief. Treatment For Dry Cough?
hi, av been having a persistent dry cough since January, i have taken Ascoril syrup but it has not cleared. i thought it was a cold and took cough syrup but nothing. it begins with an irritating feeling in my throat then comes a very dry cough. i don t know what to do.Please tell me what could be the cause and how i can deal with it.
Tue, 26 Jun 2012
hi dear, dry cough for long time is a sign of chronic infection in the respiratory system. so i will suggest to visit a pulmonalogist for proper diagnosis and check up. you will have to do xray chest. blood cp, and few other diagnostic tests. regards.
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