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How Can Chronic Cough With Chest Problems Be Treated?
Dear Sir, I was suffering from pneumonia since march of last year but till now I am having cough problems in my chest . I have undergone treatment of many doctros but all got in vain. Some doctors said that I am suffering from starting stage of asthma. So please guide me for future treatment as soon as you can.
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
Hello,
Chronic cough may be due to:
1. Cough varient of asthma
2. GERD.
3. Post nasal drip
4. Drugs like ace inhibitors
5. Chronic eosinophilic bronchitis etc.
Get a chest X-ray, ECG, AEC and spirometry. Avoid cool drinks and ice creams. Use tablet monterleukast and levocetrizine once a day for five days. Please review with reports or consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
Chronic cough may be due to:
1. Cough varient of asthma
2. GERD.
3. Post nasal drip
4. Drugs like ace inhibitors
5. Chronic eosinophilic bronchitis etc.
Get a chest X-ray, ECG, AEC and spirometry. Avoid cool drinks and ice creams. Use tablet monterleukast and levocetrizine once a day for five days. Please review with reports or consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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