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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Recurrent Cough

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Posted on Thu, 5 Nov 2015
Question: how to cure constant cough

lingering cough without fever
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Better to get done chest x ray and PFT first.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Constant cough in old age is commonly seen with bronchitis and lung infection.
Fever can be absent in lung infection in old age.
So we should rule out these two (bronchitis and lung infection) in your case.
So consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test)
3. Chest x ray.
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid.
So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Recurrent Cough

Brief Answer: Better to get done chest x ray and PFT first. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Constant cough in old age is commonly seen with bronchitis and lung infection. Fever can be absent in lung infection in old age. So we should rule out these two (bronchitis and lung infection) in your case. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) 3. Chest x ray. Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid. So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.