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What Causes Persistent Cough?

Hello sir, I have the persistent cough from quite sometime,today I used Montemac Al it has come down.Can you tell me why I am getting every now and then.Some time ago I used histac 500 Mg and arithromicin for cough it has come down and now reoccurring,I feel bit awkward at work place and I would request you to tell me exactly this kind of problem,although I visited the doctor they didn t tell any about it. Can you tell me something on this.
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern
Exact diagnosis should be done by doctor by examination and tests,
Following are the causes of your problem:
Tuberculosis
Smoking
Asthma
GERD
Post nasal drip/sinusitis
Chronic bronchitis/Broncheactsis
COPD, Cystic fibrosis, lung cancer

Following tests should be done:
Blood: CBC, ESR, CRP
Specific allergic test: RAST
Broncho scopy
Chest Xray
Pulmonary function tests
Till you get following dvice:
Stay Hydrated
Try Lozenges and Hot Drinks
Gargling with warm salted water or betadine
You can also use honey and ginger for soothing effects
Take Steamy Showers, and Use a Humidifier
Remove Irritants From the Air
Drugs:
- Decongestants:Tablet Diaminic DA twice daily for three to for days
- Cough suppressants and expectorants: dextromethorphan,guaifenesin syrup
- Take Deriphyllin Retard
- Tablet levofloxacin for 7 days to clear infections



Hope this may help you
Take care
Get well soon.

Best regards
DR. Sagar
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What Causes Persistent Cough?

Hello dear Understand your concern Exact diagnosis should be done by doctor by examination and tests, Following are the causes of your problem: Tuberculosis Smoking Asthma GERD Post nasal drip/sinusitis Chronic bronchitis/Broncheactsis COPD, Cystic fibrosis, lung cancer Following tests should be done: Blood: CBC, ESR, CRP Specific allergic test: RAST Broncho scopy Chest Xray Pulmonary function tests Till you get following dvice: Stay Hydrated Try Lozenges and Hot Drinks Gargling with warm salted water or betadine You can also use honey and ginger for soothing effects Take Steamy Showers, and Use a Humidifier Remove Irritants From the Air Drugs: - Decongestants:Tablet Diaminic DA twice daily for three to for days - Cough suppressants and expectorants: dextromethorphan,guaifenesin syrup - Take Deriphyllin Retard - Tablet levofloxacin for 7 days to clear infections Hope this may help you Take care Get well soon. Best regards DR. Sagar