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Frequent Coughing in Night time

2017-12-16 21:26:18
My mother has been coughing from last 20 days , which becomes frequent when asleep we had consulted our family doctor but medicine doesn't seem to be effective also it happens sometimes that after coughing she feels like puking which is stopped of antacid tablets are taken
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She seems to be suffering from post viral cough which is common type of dry cough syndrome after an attack of viral upper respiratory tract infection or she may be suffering from allergic airway disorder. Treatment depends on diagnosis
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Consult nearby ENT specialist or pulmonologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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