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What should I do about a cough that won't go away?

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What should I do about a cough that won't go away?

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If you have a cough that won't go away, treatment options will depend on the cause of that cough; allergies, sinus infections, and acid reflux are the main culprits. ENT surgeon Moshe Ephrat, MD, explains the steps to take to treat a nagging cough.

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