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Chronic Coughing

2017-12-09 18:19:45
Dear Sirs, I have had a chronic cough for quite some time. When I speak I have to cough about once or twice every paragraph to continue speaking. It is very embarrassing and causes me to not want to speak.
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Chronic cough needs to be evaluated in detail by clinical examination, diagnostic tests such as X RAY chest, CT thorax, sputum examination, bronchoscopy depending on outcome of clinical examination. Treatment depends on diagnosis
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Consult nearby pulmonologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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