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How Can A Lingering Cough Be Treated?

I have a cough. I have had it for more than a year... I am on Claritin and singular. I have an inhaler just finished taking a weeks worth of prednisone. I have had a ct scan and everything is fine. Any suggestions
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Thanks, JoAnn

Tue, 28 Aug 2018
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Hi,

A cough can be caused by medicine, e.g. ACE inhibitors, so if you take these, try to stop for a while, alternatively try an angiotensin II antagonist.

Gastroesophageal reflux may also give rise to a cough, so it could be relevant to do a gastroscopy. Furthermore, a bronchoscopy could also be indicated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can A Lingering Cough Be Treated?

Hi, A cough can be caused by medicine, e.g. ACE inhibitors, so if you take these, try to stop for a while, alternatively try an angiotensin II antagonist. Gastroesophageal reflux may also give rise to a cough, so it could be relevant to do a gastroscopy. Furthermore, a bronchoscopy could also be indicated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.