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How Can Chronic Cough Be Treated?

I have had a chronic cough for over 7 months. I have had a chest x-ray, scoped throat, and nasal passages, blood tests showing only a inflamation somewhere . No indications of what is causing the cough. When the cough is sever and repeated, I have thrown up a couple of times. I am a 76 year old bladder cancer (removed 5.5 years ago) survivor and have a very active lawn maintenance business so I am in other wise very good health. Any suggestions. My prime concern is lung cancer although I have never smoked.
Fri, 10 Aug 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your chronic cough with X-ray showing inflammation is a clear indication of developing asthma. If it is bacterial infection causing cough you need antibiotics, antihistamines & decongestants but if it is due to inflammation, take glucocorticoids and bronchodilaters to open up your chest airways.Visit ER and get physically checked & evaluated. In the meantime do regular exercises & maintain a healthy lifestyle, stay away from addictions and junk food.

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How Can Chronic Cough Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your chronic cough with X-ray showing inflammation is a clear indication of developing asthma. If it is bacterial infection causing cough you need antibiotics, antihistamines & decongestants but if it is due to inflammation, take glucocorticoids and bronchodilaters to open up your chest airways.Visit ER and get physically checked & evaluated. In the meantime do regular exercises & maintain a healthy lifestyle, stay away from addictions and junk food. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.