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What Causes Long Lasting Cough?
Hi, I always get the cough whenever i return from the other country. I had been twice outside india and i dont experience symptoms of cough there. But when i drink the normal water i always end up in getting the cough which prolongs for long time. In the previous instance the cough lasted for more than 3 months and i underwent ESR,Chest X-ray and Montu test and all the results turned out to be normal. Please let me know what should be the cause for this.
Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Hello,
According to your narration it is the change in atmospheric exposure with sensitivity to certain pollens of air with or without same effect from water molecules.
My suggestions for you:
• Prevention is better than cure, whenever possible use face mask to avoid exposure to external pollens particularly in crowded areas, dusty atmosphere
• Drink boiled water preferably or mineral water
• Avoid smoking/tobacco of any form
Visit to a pulmonologist for expert evaluation which may include:
• Testing for susceptible culprit allergy evaluation
• Diagnostic bronchoscopy
• Pulmonary function test or others according to the clinician concern
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
According to your narration it is the change in atmospheric exposure with sensitivity to certain pollens of air with or without same effect from water molecules.
My suggestions for you:
• Prevention is better than cure, whenever possible use face mask to avoid exposure to external pollens particularly in crowded areas, dusty atmosphere
• Drink boiled water preferably or mineral water
• Avoid smoking/tobacco of any form
Visit to a pulmonologist for expert evaluation which may include:
• Testing for susceptible culprit allergy evaluation
• Diagnostic bronchoscopy
• Pulmonary function test or others according to the clinician concern
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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