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What Causes Chronic Cough?

My brother, who is 50 over weight, pace maker, works 70-80 hours a week recently developed a hacking cough, started feeling bad. Thought it was a virus since its really going around in various forms and lingering. He s sleeping a lot but not getting better. Went to ER, they said he has fluid on his lungs but its not a virus or pneumonia. Said there was also scarring on his lungs. Gave him a week s worth of steriods and a follow up in late January for a biopsy. Thoughts?
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Hi,
Thanks for your question.
I do understand your pain and discomfort.
As per your history is concerned please follow in detail:-
1)Check ECG/ECHO for any abnormality for heart failure,Aortic Aneurysm
2)Do full blood count with differential and chest X-ray
3)Tell your doctor to do a ultrasound guided [Thoracentesis]and analyse and culture the fluids collected and also test his sputum.This will ruled out Lungs cancer,Tuberculosis.
4)Do a clinical examination in detail cardiovascular and respiratory murmurs.
Do what i told your diagnosis will be clear.

I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me.
Wishing you all the best.
Thanks
Dr U N Sahoo
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What Causes Chronic Cough?

Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history is concerned please follow in detail:- 1)Check ECG/ECHO for any abnormality for heart failure,Aortic Aneurysm 2)Do full blood count with differential and chest X-ray 3)Tell your doctor to do a ultrasound guided [Thoracentesis]and analyse and culture the fluids collected and also test his sputum.This will ruled out Lungs cancer,Tuberculosis. 4)Do a clinical examination in detail cardiovascular and respiratory murmurs. Do what i told your diagnosis will be clear. I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks Dr U N Sahoo