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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough At Night

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Posted on Tue, 4 Aug 2015
Question: I have a dry cough which wakes me up at night. I also experience this cough at times during the day. Please advise,
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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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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough At Night

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.