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I have come down with a persistent dry cough from a lingering tickle in the back of my throat. It’s worse when I lay down to sleep at night. Hoping it’s not directly cigar related and just some passing allergy stuff. Anyone else dealing with this?
 

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Yeah, it's definitely a pollen issue on my side. Our cars all look like someone's painted them yellow!
 

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I have the exact same thing, Zulu. I'm assuming it's allergy-related. I've noticed that when I run the humidifier in the house (or at least bedroom at night) it seems to help immensely.
 
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It happens to me every year. The doctor will write me a prescription that helps sometimes. Most of the stuff that's been prescribed doesn't do much good. This year I just let it run it's coarse.
 
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It's definitely allergy related. Try a humidifier. You might also try a decongestant before bed as it could be irritation from drainage.
 
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I'd like to join in on this self-pity party. I've also been down and out for the last week with a head cold or something. I think I might be allergic to my job. It's very rare that I get sick. It sucks because I have some cigars that I'm itching to smoke and I know it would be a waste of time since I can't taste much.
 

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yea I get that too, allergies mostly.... how many sticks do you smoke a day zulu...?
I only smoke one a day after I get home from tattooing.
I am taking a week break...I feel sorry for whoever gets tattooed by me during that week!
 
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I am on a smoke free break, passed the 3 week mark and feel much, much better. I might even go to the doctor again to get looked over. Good luck to you, be well.
 
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