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Chronic Hacking Cough After Undergoing Triple Heart Bypass Surgery. What Could Cause This?

my husband had a triple heart by pass two years ago this month. Successful and quick recovery. He is 74 but has had a chronic hacking cough that has persisted since and now is much worse. His check ups have appeared to be good and the Dr thought maybe it was due to allergies? It has become almost constant clearing of throat and now coughing is much worse..
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

Chronic cough is a common complaint. The most common causes are: (1) post nasal drip (2) gastroesophageal reflux disease (3) cough related asthma

Post nasal drip is the most common causes out of the three. This is also the more likely cause in your husband since you state that he is constantly clearing his throat.

Treatment would involve: (1) avoiding the allergen if possible
(2)using topical nasal steroid sprays such as nasonex, nasocort, rhinocort
(3)antihistamines may be helpful in some persons

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Chronic Hacking Cough After Undergoing Triple Heart Bypass Surgery. What Could Cause This?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic Chronic cough is a common complaint. The most common causes are: (1) post nasal drip (2) gastroesophageal reflux disease (3) cough related asthma Post nasal drip is the most common causes out of the three. This is also the more likely cause in your husband since you state that he is constantly clearing his throat. Treatment would involve: (1) avoiding the allergen if possible (2)using topical nasal steroid sprays such as nasonex, nasocort, rhinocort (3)antihistamines may be helpful in some persons I hope this helps