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What Causes Continuous Cough With Phlegm?

I ve has a continuous cough for two months and constantly bringing up phlegm. I ve been to the doctor and its not a chest infection, she asked me to try an inhaler and that doesn t seem to do anything either. I ve had a full blood test and all came back ok. Any ideas what it could be?
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
A chronic cough with sputum should be evaluated.
I recommend the following.

1) Sputum examination for acid fast bacillus that is for tuberculosis.
2) Chest X ray
3) Plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
4) Avoid smoking.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
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What Causes Continuous Cough With Phlegm?

Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic. I had gone through your question. I can understand your concern. A chronic cough with sputum should be evaluated. I recommend the following. 1) Sputum examination for acid fast bacillus that is for tuberculosis. 2) Chest X ray 3) Plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. 4) Avoid smoking. You will be fine. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help. Wish you a good health and speedy recovery. Regards, Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS Consultant ENT Surgeon