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(HealthDay News) -- A cough is the body's reaction to an irritant in the airways.
The U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute mentions possible cough triggers:
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FDA Panel Says Common OTC Decongestant Is Useless
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CVS Pulling Popular Cold Meds From Shelves After Report Deems Them to Be Useless