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Suggest Treatment For Coughing Fit And Wheezing

Hi my Mum is suffering from coughing fits, with wheezing and crackling sounds in the upper chest. She smoked for many years. Lately she told me that a few months ago her back felt as cold as ice, this lasted for one day and then it went away. Soon after this a cough came which has been resistant to go.
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

The most common causes for persistent cough are: (1) post nasal drip (2)asthma (3) GERD

Since she has a history of prolonged smoking however, it may be related to this.

She may need have an x ray of the chest. If it is not linked to the smoking then treatment of the post nasal drip may be started since this is the most common.

I hope this helps
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Suggest Treatment For Coughing Fit And Wheezing

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The most common causes for persistent cough are: (1) post nasal drip (2)asthma (3) GERD Since she has a history of prolonged smoking however, it may be related to this. She may need have an x ray of the chest. If it is not linked to the smoking then treatment of the post nasal drip may be started since this is the most common. I hope this helps