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Cough from 3-4 days (heart patient)

2017-12-09 23:46:11
Hello A person had a valve replacement surgery 24 years ago. Currently he is taking ( acetrom3, LANOXIN, Telpress40, cardrone200) Any medicine for cough ? Cough is not dry cough
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Cough in patient who has undergone cardiac surgery needs to be evaluated in detail by clinical examination and sometimes tests. Problems in the heart can sometimes present with cough. So it is better to avoid self medication
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Consult nearby cardiologist and pulmonologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-12-11 23:52:58

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