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Suggest Remedy For Chronic Cough Possibly Caused By Bronchitis

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Posted on Wed, 23 Dec 2015
Question: What could cause a chronic cough with clear flim to manifest itself several times a day other than allergies?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Chronic bronchitis can cause similar symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Chronic bronchitis can cause similar symptoms.
So better to get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Infection can also cause cough. So get done chest x ray also.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Chronic Cough Possibly Caused By Bronchitis

Brief Answer: Chronic bronchitis can cause similar symptoms. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Chronic bronchitis can cause similar symptoms. So better to get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Infection can also cause cough. So get done chest x ray also. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.