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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Allergy

I HAVE THIS ANNOYING COUGH FOR THE LAST 3-4 MONTHS AND ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT AS SEVERE AS IT ONCE WERE IT IS STILL HERE AND VERY ANNOYING. I ALSO COUGH UP A LOT OF THICK PHLEM ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. YES I DO HAVE SINUS, ALLERGIES AND I USE TO BE A SMOKER STOPPED ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO. I AM ALSO FEMALE AND SOON TO BE 61 YEARS OLD
Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Hi,I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
If I were the treating physician ,I would look for few more information like:
>What are the things that you think the causes of your allergy?
>Do your temperature rise during evening?
>Do you have significant weight loss over last 3 months ?
>Do you have breathlessness,wheeze or chest tightness?
>Do you often suffer from nasal blockage,nasal irritation,nasal discharge etc?
>Do you have any chronic disease like diabetes,high blood pressure etc?

After that I would perform some physical examinations and I might have advised Chest x ray,sputum for AFB,some blood tests depending upon the findings of the above queries and physical examinations.

As to confirm the diagnosis and to get treatment properly ; my opinion is:please consult with a respiratory medicine specialist.

Hope this helps you.If you have additional questions or follow up query,please feel easy to write us.

Wish you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Allergy

Hi,I had gone through your query and understand your concern. If I were the treating physician ,I would look for few more information like: What are the things that you think the causes of your allergy? Do your temperature rise during evening? Do you have significant weight loss over last 3 months ? Do you have breathlessness,wheeze or chest tightness? Do you often suffer from nasal blockage,nasal irritation,nasal discharge etc? Do you have any chronic disease like diabetes,high blood pressure etc? After that I would perform some physical examinations and I might have advised Chest x ray,sputum for AFB,some blood tests depending upon the findings of the above queries and physical examinations. As to confirm the diagnosis and to get treatment properly ; my opinion is:please consult with a respiratory medicine specialist. Hope this helps you.If you have additional questions or follow up query,please feel easy to write us. Wish you good health.