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[|Human|] Hello Dr. Samuel, I have been experiencing a non productive, hacking cough for the past week and a half. Started with a minor sore throat, then became laryngitis. That subsided, and I thought it was over... Then it came back as a sore throat, and dry hacking cough! I have tried all kinds of cough syrups with DM and holistic remedies.. still coughing!
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x-ray. 3. PUT (pulmonary function test). You are having uncontrolled upper respiratory tract infection (URI).  And this can lead to lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis. So chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.