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What Causes Frequent Cough?

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Posted on Thu, 5 Feb 2015
Question: frequent cough is noticed so we met the doctor for refference
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (9 days later)
Brief Answer:
Underlying cause should be treated.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

Most likely you have elevated eosinophil count.It may be due to allergy as you have frequent cough.
Allergy causes increase in eosinophil count.Underlying cause should be treated.You should avoid common allergen like dust,smoke etc.

I suggest proper checkup to may patients with this finding.You need proper clinical examination.Chest X-ray (PA),allergy test should also be done.Further investigations can be done if needed.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
You should avoid sea foods as it may also cause allergy.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Frequent Cough?

Brief Answer: Underlying cause should be treated. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, Most likely you have elevated eosinophil count.It may be due to allergy as you have frequent cough. Allergy causes increase in eosinophil count.Underlying cause should be treated.You should avoid common allergen like dust,smoke etc. I suggest proper checkup to may patients with this finding.You need proper clinical examination.Chest X-ray (PA),allergy test should also be done.Further investigations can be done if needed. Proper treatment depend upon findings. You should avoid sea foods as it may also cause allergy. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX