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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Headaches
my name is mary. i have had a cough for years. it goes and comes. now the left side of my head feels some time cold , numb and neck and head hurts in some positions. also my eyes seem to be getting bad. altho i have had cateract surgery .never thought about thyroids could be it.had exray and said i have a high hernia thanks mary YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 21 May 2019
Hi,
The most common reasons for persistent coughing would be a postnasal drip, asthma, GERD, non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis.
Post nasal drip is the most common and 20% of persons are not aware of the drip itself. The use of a nasal spray and decongestant helps with this issue.
Numbness and other altered sensation may be related to nerves in the area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
The most common reasons for persistent coughing would be a postnasal drip, asthma, GERD, non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis.
Post nasal drip is the most common and 20% of persons are not aware of the drip itself. The use of a nasal spray and decongestant helps with this issue.
Numbness and other altered sensation may be related to nerves in the area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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