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What Causes Persistent Dry Cough In An Elderly Man?
I HAD A BAD CASE OF INDIGESTION ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. I USUALLY COUGH FOR ABOUT A WEEK AFTER. THIS TIME IT IS OVER TWO WEEKS AND I STILL HAVE A DRY COUGH. MY WIFE SAID I GOT THE DRY COUGH FROM GOING OUTSIDE ON COOL DAYS. IS SHE RIGHT? I AM 83 YEARS OLD.
Fri, 5 Oct 2018
Hi,
You have not mentioned fever, respiratory distress or history of smoking. In my opinion, the cough suppressant will work.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Peeyush Kumar Saini,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
You have not mentioned fever, respiratory distress or history of smoking. In my opinion, the cough suppressant will work.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Peeyush Kumar Saini,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
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