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Suggest Treatment For Cough In Case Of ILD

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My husband is suffering from ILD for the past one year. He is taking prednisolone 12 mg daily. Still his cough has not lessened. He is having fever in the evenings alternate days for the past 3 months
Mon, 23 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
ILD (interstitial lung disease) patients are more prone for lung infections like tuberculosis, fungal infections and atypical bacterial infection.
This is because of chronic steroid intake.
So chronic fever, coughing are more suggestive of lung infection.
So better to get done fresh chest x ray and HRCT thorax (if needed).
He may need antibiotics, N acetyl cystine (NAC) and other supportive drugs.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Cough In Case Of ILD

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. ILD (interstitial lung disease) patients are more prone for lung infections like tuberculosis, fungal infections and atypical bacterial infection. This is because of chronic steroid intake. So chronic fever, coughing are more suggestive of lung infection. So better to get done fresh chest x ray and HRCT thorax (if needed). He may need antibiotics, N acetyl cystine (NAC) and other supportive drugs. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.