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Had Persistant Cough, Bronchiectasis, Congested Around The Sinus Area. What Tests You Recommend?

Hi, I have had a persistant cough for the past 4 years.I cough evry morning I wake and often during the night..It gets worse in the winter time.I have had xrays and have been told I have Bronchiectasis .In saying that I m constantly congested around the sinus area.I can easily fill a 1/2 to 1 cup of phelgm a day. I requested to see a nose and throat specialist ,this was 6 months ago.Maybe I need to pay to see one.Do you think I should and what sort of questions should I ask and what tests do you think I should have to find out whats wrong so I can sort this problem. Thanks Sharon
Thu, 7 Mar 2013
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Dear friend, welcome and thanks for entrusting your query here at HCM!
I am Dr. Prasad Akole (Critical Care Expert- http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole) and am glad to address to your query here.

If your Xrays showed bronchiectasis, the copious cough production is explained by it.
Do you get fever on and off?
Did you have any respiratory affection before leading to bronchiectasis?
Has a HRCT scan been done?
If you feel your sinuses are affected, there is no harm in seeing ENT specialist.
Ask if you have sinusitis. They are sometimes associated.
You may undergo a HRCT thorax, hemogram, sputum gram , Zn stains, routine exam and culture if infection is suspected.
You may benefit by influenza and pneumococcal vaccination.
Secretion management may be bettered by involving a respiratory therapist. You should be guided by a pulmonologist.

I hope you are fully satisfied with the guidance I gave.
Hope I have answered all your questions. I would be glad to answer any further queries. Please ask for any clarifications before closing and rating this answer.

Thank you and Good luck!

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Had Persistant Cough, Bronchiectasis, Congested Around The Sinus Area. What Tests You Recommend?

Dear friend, welcome and thanks for entrusting your query here at HCM! I am Dr. Prasad Akole (Critical Care Expert- http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole) and am glad to address to your query here. If your Xrays showed bronchiectasis, the copious cough production is explained by it. Do you get fever on and off? Did you have any respiratory affection before leading to bronchiectasis? Has a HRCT scan been done? If you feel your sinuses are affected, there is no harm in seeing ENT specialist. Ask if you have sinusitis. They are sometimes associated. You may undergo a HRCT thorax, hemogram, sputum gram , Zn stains, routine exam and culture if infection is suspected. You may benefit by influenza and pneumococcal vaccination. Secretion management may be bettered by involving a respiratory therapist. You should be guided by a pulmonologist. I hope you are fully satisfied with the guidance I gave. Hope I have answered all your questions. I would be glad to answer any further queries. Please ask for any clarifications before closing and rating this answer. Thank you and Good luck!