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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Tickling Sensation On Throat

I have had a cough caused by a tickle in my throat, for more than 3 years it has gotten so bad that sometimes I vomit. I do smoke a little probably 3 a day. But not enough to cough as much as i do. It wakes me up at night, and I have a hard time swallowing food the first thing in the day. I have to have water or it gets stuck and I start coughing and gagging. I did have a severe eating disorder in my younger years, I have never been a heavy smoker but do drink occasionally, My bullimia and anorexia was for about 15 years. Now I eat normal but think that my metabolism is broken Any thoughts???
Mon, 18 May 2015
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Hello
I appreciate your concern
Cough for 3 years duration with history of smoking is a matter of concern
Thus could be related to chronic bronchitis, COPD or tuberculosis and a lung cancer
Another possibility is acid reflux.

Here, I would like to know if you have lost any weight?
ever you have coughed out blood?
Your complete medical history like diabetes or any other metabolic disease

I would advise you to consult a chest physician for physical examination and a battery of tests like blood for hemoglobin, CBC, ESR sputum test and pulmonary function test

Meanwhile you can do deep breathing exercises and Steam inhalation
You should quit smoking now
Thanks for your question please feel free to ask for more assistance I will be happy to help you
Best wishes
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Tickling Sensation On Throat

Hello I appreciate your concern Cough for 3 years duration with history of smoking is a matter of concern Thus could be related to chronic bronchitis, COPD or tuberculosis and a lung cancer Another possibility is acid reflux. Here, I would like to know if you have lost any weight? ever you have coughed out blood? Your complete medical history like diabetes or any other metabolic disease I would advise you to consult a chest physician for physical examination and a battery of tests like blood for hemoglobin, CBC, ESR sputum test and pulmonary function test Meanwhile you can do deep breathing exercises and Steam inhalation You should quit smoking now Thanks for your question please feel free to ask for more assistance I will be happy to help you Best wishes