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Suggest Remedies For Persistent Cough That Doesn't Get Better While On Amoxicillin And Tussionex

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Posted on Sat, 13 Oct 2018
Question: My wife has been suffering with a cough that won't go away - 60 days and counting. Went to her doctor who prescribed amoxicillin and a generic for Tussionex. That worked for 3/4 weeks, but the cough has returned. Doctor ordered chest X-rays - no issues. Takes cough prescription at night but she coughs a lot. We live in southwest Florida and wondering if allergies are a potential cause. Appreciate any advice you can provide
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Your wife is having chronic cough (cough for more than 2 weeks). And since chest x ray is normal, no need to worry about lung infections.

In my opinion, we should definitely rule out bronchitis (inflammation of airways) as a cause for her chronic cough. And allergy can also cause bronchitis.So better to consult pulmonologist for clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).

PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. She will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (Formoterol or Salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (Budesonide or Fluticasone).

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.


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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)
My wife smoked for 18 years, but quit 35 years ago. She had a PFT last year - was ok.

What about asthma?

Thanks for your help.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
PFT will also tell you about asthma.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

PFT is needed for the diagnosis of both asthma and bronchitis.
Normal PFT almost always rules out asthma and bronchitis.
So better to get done PFT now.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
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Suggest Remedies For Persistent Cough That Doesn't Get Better While On Amoxicillin And Tussionex

Brief Answer: Get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Detailed Answer: Hello, Your wife is having chronic cough (cough for more than 2 weeks). And since chest x ray is normal, no need to worry about lung infections. In my opinion, we should definitely rule out bronchitis (inflammation of airways) as a cause for her chronic cough. And allergy can also cause bronchitis.So better to consult pulmonologist for clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. She will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (Formoterol or Salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (Budesonide or Fluticasone). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.