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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Ribs,cough And Runny Nose

hi am Patrick. i have been having a dry cough, runny noses, sneezing that have persisted for more than 5yrs. i have visited so many hospitals and have not been helped. i have tested for tb and it was negative. during the night, i experience alot of pain in my ribs or and chest. please help
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Possibility of viral infection is more in your case.
Running nose, cough, chest pain etc are suggestive of rhinitis and bronchitis.
Both are commonly seen in viral infection.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule other lung disease.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You need antihistamine, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Drink plenty of fluids orally. Take steam inhalation 5-6 times a day.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Ribs,cough And Runny Nose

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Possibility of viral infection is more in your case. Running nose, cough, chest pain etc are suggestive of rhinitis and bronchitis. Both are commonly seen in viral infection. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule other lung disease. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You need antihistamine, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Drink plenty of fluids orally. Take steam inhalation 5-6 times a day. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.