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2017-10-04 06:18:42
Hi, I have cough since last 2 weeks and I am struggling to get rid of it. Please help as it is increasing day by day.
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Hi Don't worry, It's important to know whether it's dry cough or productive. A detailed history regarding fever, breathlessness, and chest pain is important. Accordingly may advice you regarding its treatment. You should get few basic investigations done. Complete blood count, ESR, sputum for AFB, gram stain and chest x-ray pa view.

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