Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough At Night

Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2015

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Tue, 14 Jul 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have a dry cough which wakes me up at night. I also experience this cough at times during the day. Please advise,

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get done chest x ray and PFT.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Possibility of either lung infection or bronchitis is more in your case.
So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis.
So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

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