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Chronic Dry Cough

2017-08-09 14:32:23
My mother has been having sever e chronic cough since last 15years. Doctors say it is an allergy, gave tablets and cough syrup which has been of no help. I want to know which doctor to consult for this. Please assist.
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Chronic dry cough can occur because of various reasons including allergy. Diagnosis needs to be done so as to advise appropriate treatment. You need to consult a chest physician or a pulmonologist for complete examination of lungs and airway and diagnosis of cause for dry cough
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Consult nearby pulmonologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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