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Can Chronic Cough Be Tested As A Cause For Arnold’s Reflex?

I believe my shallow but uncontrollable bouts of coughing, although not seeming to be connected with my ear, are examples of Arnold s Reflex. I have long thought it was the vagus nerve but I don t understand what stimulates it. What can I do about it? It was mostly absent during the summer, but now that we have somewhat colder and wetter weather it is going full force. thank you for any suggestions.
Thu, 21 Dec 2017
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Hello,
Arnolds reflex is mediated by branch of vagus nerve,stimulated commonly while cleaning ears.Dry cough during winter season might be due to allergic bronchitis,cough variant asthma,chronic sinusitis. Gastro esophageal reflux condition also predisposes to dry cough Examination by your doctor helps to rule out many of these conditions.
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Can Chronic Cough Be Tested As A Cause For Arnold’s Reflex?

Hello, Arnolds reflex is mediated by branch of vagus nerve,stimulated commonly while cleaning ears.Dry cough during winter season might be due to allergic bronchitis,cough variant asthma,chronic sinusitis. Gastro esophageal reflux condition also predisposes to dry cough Examination by your doctor helps to rule out many of these conditions. Thank you.