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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Cough In An Elderly Person

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Posted on Tue, 5 Jan 2016
Question: I am 60 yers old and since 3 months suffering from cough.Had taken treatment but it gets ok and symptoms recur.No fever .Just mild coughing with phlegm.
Nose gets closed.
Pls advice
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of rhinitis and bronchitis is more in your case.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of rhinitis and bronchitis is more.
So better to consult ENT doctor and get done clinical examination of nose.
Consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Intranasal spray containing steroid is useful for blocked nose.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Cough In An Elderly Person

Brief Answer: Possibility of rhinitis and bronchitis is more in your case. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of rhinitis and bronchitis is more. So better to consult ENT doctor and get done clinical examination of nose. Consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Intranasal spray containing steroid is useful for blocked nose. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.