I've been having trouble sleeping at night because of a constant cough. It's getting really tough to breathe, and I feel like I'm suffocating sometimes. What could be causing this, and what should I do about it?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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take tablet tusq for 5 days ,twice a day

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