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Suggest Treatment For Coughing Fit And Wheezing
Hi my Mum is suffering from coughing fits, with wheezing and crackling sounds in the upper chest. She smoked for many years. Lately she told me that a few months ago her back felt as cold as ice, this lasted for one day and then it went away. Soon after this a cough came which has been resistant to go.
Tue, 14 Jul 2015
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The most common causes for persistent cough are: (1) post nasal drip (2)asthma (3) GERD
Since she has a history of prolonged smoking however, it may be related to this.
She may need have an x ray of the chest. If it is not linked to the smoking then treatment of the post nasal drip may be started since this is the most common.
I hope this helps
The most common causes for persistent cough are: (1) post nasal drip (2)asthma (3) GERD
Since she has a history of prolonged smoking however, it may be related to this.
She may need have an x ray of the chest. If it is not linked to the smoking then treatment of the post nasal drip may be started since this is the most common.
I hope this helps
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