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Chronic Cough. Antibiotics Provide No Relief. X-ray Normal. Treatment?
I have had a cough for over 20 years and it has been investigated by an ENT specialist in the XXXX. First of all I had an Xray , then a series of lotions and potions - no improvement. Then I had an endoscopic inspection followed some weeks later by a scan. The ENT guy told me there was nothing physically wrong and that it would be pointless performing any sort of operation. I thought I was learning to live with this, but sometimes get anxious that I m disturbing my husband. Recently moved to and my present GP isn t aware of this cough! I am phobic about any sort of procedure (despite having been a medical secretary for most of my working life), so I want to avoid another course of investigtion.
Wed, 26 Mar 2014
Dear,
you seem to be having dry irritant cough, usually caused by pharyngeal or airway allergies. recommended treatment is antihistaminic, antitussive syrup and plenty of fluids.
you seem to be having dry irritant cough, usually caused by pharyngeal or airway allergies. recommended treatment is antihistaminic, antitussive syrup and plenty of fluids.
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