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Does Exposure To Air Conditioner Cause Dry Cough?

Hi,i had a dry caugh 2weeks ago and now if i drink ice cold water i cough like somethin is chocking me ,the temperatures are really high in this country so we sleep with the fan on and am always exposed to air conditioner,could this be adding to the caugh?
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Fri, 14 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Yes, it can. However, a persistent cough should be examined by a doctor. Try turning down the AC and see if it helps a cough.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
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Does Exposure To Air Conditioner Cause Dry Cough?

Hi, Yes, it can. However, a persistent cough should be examined by a doctor. Try turning down the AC and see if it helps a cough. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon