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Dry cough for one month

2021-09-20 00:42:53
My wife has been suffering from dry cough for one month. . She coughs much while sleeping at night. She is a breastfeeding mother. Her doctor prescribed budamate 200 transcape using inhaler by saying it asthama though my has no breathing problem . She took inhaler just once. Her cough has increased . Is it safe? Can she continue inhaler? Why cough has increased by taking one dose?
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Need to evaluate more and enquire about her symptoms. It looks like allergy and not asthma.
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physical condultation and check our chest for any signs and a PFT is required to rule out asthma

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Need to know symptoms in detail whether she has only cough or associated wheeze/chest tightness/breathing difficulty etc,if cough doesn't subside may have to evaluate further.
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consult pulmonologist for further guidance
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avoid cold,sour and spicy , oily food.

Answered2021-09-20 05:28:56

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There are many causes of prolonged cough. Allergy and asthma are one of them and it requires prolonged treatment. She needs detailed evaluation
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Consult a pulmonologist online

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Hi. I understand your concern. It is is safe. Better continue the inhaler. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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Pl send detailed history. Inhalers are safe.Nothing to worry. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.

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