I've been dealing with a dry cough for over a month now, and it never seemed to completely go away. Now it's back with that annoying metallic taste in my mouth, and I even had a fever yesterday. I've been trying some home remedies like gargling and taking honey with ginger, thinking it's just a regular throat infection. I'm curious if there's something more going on or if there's anything else I should be doing to get better?

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That could be recurrent or allergic pharyngitis,identify the cause and try to avoid it, no need to worry its common to get reinfected at an interval of one month,consume good food for better immunity.

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That could be recurrent or allergic pharyngitis,identify the cause and try to avoid it, no need to worry its common to get reinfected at an interval of one month,consume good food for better immunity.

More ENT Health Queries

My brother recently got a CT scan for his sinus problem and ear hole issue, and the doctor is recommending surgery. Is there any way to treat this without going under the knife? Also, any idea what the surgery might cost?

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