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What Causes Persistent Cough Despite A Normal X-ray Report?
my father is 59yrs old he was hospitalize about 9months ago with pneumonia after his release he got somewhat better. he has had multiple tests done with no results. He constantly coughs with lots of Flem and feels really weak and he feels like his body is burning.... he recently had a liver biopsy because on the xrays showed a black spot that they weren t to identify. according to his results nothing is wrong but he continues with this issue. on top that he is diabetic.
Mon, 15 Jul 2019
Hello,
Chronic cough with phlegm production can be caused by chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis. In this case, because the x-ray report is normal, he may benefit from having a lung CT scan or MRI to rule out these chronic conditions.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
Chronic cough with phlegm production can be caused by chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis. In this case, because the x-ray report is normal, he may benefit from having a lung CT scan or MRI to rule out these chronic conditions.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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