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Cough lasting 8 months

2018-04-04 03:36:47
I have had a cough for about 8 months now, no mucus.. it's a dry cough and it hurts. It seems like it is getting worse. It is starting to get to the point of after I cough it takes a little bit for me to regain my composure.
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Cough lasting for 8 months needs to be evaluated further with several tests such as X RAY chest, CT thorax, sputum examination, pulmonary function tests, allergy testing etc. Treatment depends on identifying cause for your problem
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Consult nearby pulmonologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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