Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough

Posted on Mon, 20 Mar 2017

Question: Good afternoon, Have had a dry cough since Xmas after going through a viral infection (flu like). Cough has got a lot better, almost gone completely now. 2 days ago I had a chest x-ray taken, copy of which I can provide to you; I would basically like a 2nd opinion. (I have not been contacted yet by the referring gp by the way)

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your chest xray does not show any significant problems.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail and the chest xray does not show any significant problems.

There is no focus of any infection.

There is no abnormal fluid collection in the chest.

The heart is normal in size.

The bones are normal.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

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