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Suggest Remedies For Persistent Dry Cough

My wife has had a dry cough for 6 - 8months that has affected her ability to sleep at night. Chest X-ray is negative, Prednisone, cough syrup w/codeine, Fluconase nasal spray has not helped. ENT Dr. cannot find anthing wrong? Any ideas would be welcome.
Fri, 29 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist for him and rule out asthma.
He is having chronic cough since 6-8 months and his chest x ray is normal. So possibility of Asta is more.
So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
He may need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide). Oral combination of antihistamine and anti allergic drugs is also beneficial.
Don't worry, he will be alright but first diagnose him 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 Remedies For Persistent Dry Cough

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist for him and rule out asthma. He is having chronic cough since 6-8 months and his chest x ray is normal. So possibility of Asta is more. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. He may need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide). Oral combination of antihistamine and anti allergic drugs is also beneficial. Don t worry, he will be alright but first diagnose him and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.