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Continue Cough issues for my grandfather

2017-12-15 11:44:31
Cough issues started from last year and making temp cures which are not getting completed results and need permanent cure for my grandfather cough
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Chronic cough in old age needs to be evaluated in detail by clinical examination and tests such as X RAY chest, CT thorax, sputum examination, pulmonary function tests etc. Treatment depends on identifying cause for the cough
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Consult nearby pulmonologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-12-17 02:29:07

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