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Suggest Cause & Remedy For Chronic Cough Post A Allergic Event

Every 2-3 years I get a chronic cough, usually after a cold or allergy event. Everything else clears up, but the cough remains for months. What can be done? I'm undergoing radiation therapy and the cough is making me so tired. I DO NOT cough at night, or if I am silent. It only happens when I talk, laugh, etc.
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you are mostly having allergic bronchitis.
Allergic inflammation causes Airway edema and irritation. This causes coughing on activities like laughing, talking etc.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease.
Treatment consists of inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS).
Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) drugs is also beneficial in your case.
Don't worry, consult pulmonologist, discuss all these and you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Cause & Remedy For Chronic Cough Post A Allergic Event

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having allergic bronchitis. Allergic inflammation causes Airway edema and irritation. This causes coughing on activities like laughing, talking etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease. Treatment consists of inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) drugs is also beneficial in your case. Don t worry, consult pulmonologist, discuss all these and you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.