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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineMy husband has had this really stubborn dry cough ...
  • Female
  • 28 Years
  • 07/02/2025

My husband has had this really stubborn dry cough for over a year now, and it seems worst in the early morning, especially when he's using the washroom. I'm really curious what's causing this and if there's something specific we should be doing or looking into? It's been going on for so long, and I'm a bit worried.

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Dr. Dr Mubarak Parveez B

Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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