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What Causes Persistent Cough?

My mother has a chronic hereditary cough which is persistent day and night 24 hours a day for the last 8 years, her mother also has the same cough. She has seen alot of doctors and specialists with no answers. She has never smoked and an array of tests including chest x rays and a sleep study has found nothing. No medication works, what can we do?
Thu, 27 Apr 2017
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Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic.
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

There are following possibilities for the cause of Chronic Cough:
1.Acid reflux.
If suffering from Acid reflux,then she may find relief by taking Antacids like Pantoprazole and Digene gel.Avoid spicy,oily and citrus foods.Drink lots of water.Skip heavy dinner.Raise the head end of your bed.Eat slowly.
2.Allergy
Allergy to dust,cold food,certain food items.
If there is problem of Allergy,then avoid substances causing Allergy.
You can even go for an Allergen test to find out Substances which causes allergy.
You can even take Antihistaminics like Cetrizine in this case.

Hops this answers your question.Take care.
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What Causes Persistent Cough?

Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. There are following possibilities for the cause of Chronic Cough: 1.Acid reflux. If suffering from Acid reflux,then she may find relief by taking Antacids like Pantoprazole and Digene gel.Avoid spicy,oily and citrus foods.Drink lots of water.Skip heavy dinner.Raise the head end of your bed.Eat slowly. 2.Allergy Allergy to dust,cold food,certain food items. If there is problem of Allergy,then avoid substances causing Allergy. You can even go for an Allergen test to find out Substances which causes allergy. You can even take Antihistaminics like Cetrizine in this case. Hops this answers your question.Take care.