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How Can Chronic Cough Be Treated?
My 23 year old, very healthy daughter has a new cough. A nagging cough that occurs mostly in the evening when she relaxes at home. (She recently moved to a new apartment.....June 10). Today, she had a coughing fit at work that required she excused herself not only the restroom. I am worried. Vivian
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Mon, 10 Jul 2017
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Upper respiratory tract infection can lead cough
Work up done as follow...
-Auscultation
-CBC
-Chest x ray if needed
-if x ray shows, consolidation than sputum examination
Viral infection can lead such cough
Antihistaminic drug can be prescribed for five days
If dry cough more than dextromethorphan syrup can be prescribed
Take care
Consult pulmonologoist for examination and discuss your case
Upper respiratory tract infection can lead cough
Work up done as follow...
-Auscultation
-CBC
-Chest x ray if needed
-if x ray shows, consolidation than sputum examination
Viral infection can lead such cough
Antihistaminic drug can be prescribed for five days
If dry cough more than dextromethorphan syrup can be prescribed
Take care
Consult pulmonologoist for examination and discuss your case
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