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What causes a chronic cough?

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What causes a chronic cough?

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A chronic cough (lasting more than two weeks) may be caused by lung issues, post-nasal drip, sinus infections, acid reflux caused by poor diet/stress, or asthma. ENT surgeon Moshe Ephrat, MD, explains the various causes and what you can do.

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