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What Causes Persistent Cough?
I HAVE HAD A COUGH FOR ALMOST 4 MONTHS NOW. IT IS GETTING WORST. I HAVE TRIED COUGH DROPS, AND OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINE. IT IS GETTING HARD FOR ME TO SLEEP AND ALSO TO TALK BECAUSE I HAVE TO STOP IN ORDER TO COUGH. AS I BREATH IN I HAVE TO COUGH. WHAT SHOULD I DO. I DO NOT HAVE A PCP.
Wed, 24 Jun 2020
Hello,
Your symptoms could be related to chronic bronchitis or an allergic reaction. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:
- A chest X-ray study
- Complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation
- Pulmonary function tests
- Allergy tests
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Your symptoms could be related to chronic bronchitis or an allergic reaction. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:
- A chest X-ray study
- Complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation
- Pulmonary function tests
- Allergy tests
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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