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What Causes Constant Productive Cough?
Question: My wife has been coughing for several days. At first she coughed a few times every hour, but now she is coughing every few minutes. Her coughs produce clear mucous.
Brief Answer:
Get done chest x ray and PFT (pulmonary function test).
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
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).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
Both of these can cause similar kind of cough.
So please let me know
1. Has she ever consulted a doctor?
2. Has she ever undergone chest x ray and PFT?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Get done chest x ray and PFT (pulmonary function test).
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
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).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
Both of these can cause similar kind of cough.
So please let me know
1. Has she ever consulted a doctor?
2. Has she ever undergone chest x ray and PFT?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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