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Could It Be TB Or Asthma If Having Non Productive Cough And Elevated ESR And Xray Shows Vasculated Bronchi?

I have a non productive cough since 3weeks after a bout of viral fever. Blood Tests show CBC all good, but ESR elevated to 39. The Xray shows vasculated Bronchii...the doc has prescribed some drugs and called for a review after three days to decide on course of treatment.Do have a TB infection or is it asthma?
Mon, 4 Aug 2014
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Tb would have likely caused changes on the x ray and would may sometimes be associated with other symptoms and risk factors.
The cough is normally productive, night sweats, loss of appetite, weight loss, contact with person with TB.


The most common cause of persisting cough is post nasal drip. In some cases the person is not aware of the drip. This is treated topical steroid nasal sprays and oral anti histamines.
The other causes are asthma and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux).

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Could It Be TB Or Asthma If Having Non Productive Cough And Elevated ESR And Xray Shows Vasculated Bronchi?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Tb would have likely caused changes on the x ray and would may sometimes be associated with other symptoms and risk factors. The cough is normally productive, night sweats, loss of appetite, weight loss, contact with person with TB. The most common cause of persisting cough is post nasal drip. In some cases the person is not aware of the drip. This is treated topical steroid nasal sprays and oral anti histamines. The other causes are asthma and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux). I hope this helps