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Persistent dry cough arising as a side effect of a drug, usually ACE inhibitors or beta-blockers.
It typically appears during the first 6 weeks of treatment, and usually presents as coughing attacks both day and night.
The diagnosis is clinical, ruling out other causes and confirming the use of the medication.
It disappears when the medication is withdrawn or replaced, subject to medical supervision.
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