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What Causes Persistent Nagging Cough?
i just could not shake off my nagging cough which occurs every now and then. There are days thaT I DONT COUGH . I NOTICED APOST NASAL DRIP SOME DAYS AND WOULD TRIGGER AN ITCH ON ,MY THROAT AND COUGH AND WHEN I GET A BOUT OF GERD, I NOTICE THAT I COUGH AND WHEN I AM AT THE OFFICE WEARING MY MASK , I COUGH BUT NOT ALL THE TIME.I HAVE GONE AND CONSULTED A EENT AND SAID THAT THE COUGH MAY BE FROM ALLERGY AND GAVE ME SOME ALLERGY PILLS AND SOME NASOCORT INHALATION. THE COUGH IS DRY COUGH.I AM A DENTIST AND A GOLFER. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A PULMONARY MD AND WOULD GO AND HAVE A THROAT CULTURE. AM 64 YRS.OLD WITH HIGH RISK IN DIABETES, TAKING CREATOR 5MG DAILY AND THE LAST BLD. TEST STATES 198 ..OTHER THAN THAT , I TAKE MULTIVIT.
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Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Hello,
* Allergen induced bronchial irritation is sounding the best possible mechanics in your case of a persistent nagging cough.
* In my clinic, I do recommend a basic lab profile with complete blood counts, neutrophils, eosinophils, ESR and x-ray chest with or without a pulmonary function test as a guide to evaluation tool for the particular diagnosis and management accordingly.
* Meanwhile, prevention is the best way with a mask as you are doing wisely.
* Intake of healthy nutritious diet and avoidance of smoking are rested two pillars of best recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* Allergen induced bronchial irritation is sounding the best possible mechanics in your case of a persistent nagging cough.
* In my clinic, I do recommend a basic lab profile with complete blood counts, neutrophils, eosinophils, ESR and x-ray chest with or without a pulmonary function test as a guide to evaluation tool for the particular diagnosis and management accordingly.
* Meanwhile, prevention is the best way with a mask as you are doing wisely.
* Intake of healthy nutritious diet and avoidance of smoking are rested two pillars of best recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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