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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Cough And Problem In Breathing

I started a bad cough a couple months ago...its been better for a couple weeks now after lots of doctor appts, antibiotics, cough meds, musenex, allergy med, and finally steroids and an inhaler....i still cant take a real deep breath without forcefully coughing to the point ogf gagging...i also run a low grade temp alot...around 100?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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chronic cough should be investigated first as you have taken lot of antibiotics so now you need to take treatment according to infective agent .I suggest you to go for.
1.Sputum examination for a. aerobic culture and sensitivity . b. microscopic examination for tuberculous bacteria .these two infection will guide you about organism and its treatment plan .review me after investigation .

hope you are satisfied with my answer . feel free to communicate if any query .
regards,
Dr.Manish Purohit
Infectious disease specialist
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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Cough And Problem In Breathing

Thanks for posting you query to health care magic. chronic cough should be investigated first as you have taken lot of antibiotics so now you need to take treatment according to infective agent .I suggest you to go for. 1.Sputum examination for a. aerobic culture and sensitivity . b. microscopic examination for tuberculous bacteria .these two infection will guide you about organism and its treatment plan .review me after investigation . hope you are satisfied with my answer . feel free to communicate if any query . regards, Dr.Manish Purohit Infectious disease specialist