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How Can Persistent Cough Be Treated Despite Taking Amoxicillin And Levaquin?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jun 2018

Question: I had an upper bronchial infection in oct in nov I got pneumonia and now I’m going for blood test for tb I still have coughing for a couple of months now. I have some pain in upper middle of my back and feel tire a lot. I was on amoxicillin for bronchial infection and on leviquinn for pneumonia. Any insight on this would be helpful. I am 71yr old male and before this i was in good health. In sept I lost my brother to cancer we were very close. In may 2017 I had my telomeres tested for length the results were my biological age is 46.I would like your opinion on my situation. Thanks, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get done PFT and HRCT thorax.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having chronic cough.
Common causes for this are lung infection and bronchitis.
So get done HRCT thorax and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
HRCT thorax is needed for lung infection.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
Please let me know if you already had these tests.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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