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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Cough Which Is Causing Pressure On Chest
Hi, my name is Mike and I m 29 years old. I have had a chronic cough now the past 3-4 weeks that is usually at it s worst during the daytime and when I m moving around or active. I am not a smoker and I have only smoke cigars but that was about 7 years ago. I do have allergies that may or may not be contributing to my cough, I m just not sure. It gets so bad sometimes I can not talk or finish a sentence and feel pressure in my chest. Should I be concerned about possible lung cancer and should I get it checked out?
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
No mike. Nothing don't think u have lung cancer. However u have allergies and that can be contributory. If the cough started with cold and runny nose then start an antiallergic like cetirizine 10 mg daily and steam inhalations with dextromethorphan tablets/syrup.
If there was no runny nose to start then it can be asthma and u need to get yourself examined.
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If there was no runny nose to start then it can be asthma and u need to get yourself examined.
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