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2025-12-14 07:05:16
Dear Doctor, My daughter is having a severe cough with chest irritation. The doctor prescribed antibiotics and inhalers. Post antibiotics after a week again she s experiencing cough chest irritation and sore throat tiredness. Attached is the x ray took last week. Kindly check the x ray and tell me if the lungs are healthy and good.
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Hello, u mentioned that after antibiotics course the cough has come back, but u did not mention that is she taking inhalers still or have u stopped them 1. Continue with the inhalers for sometime and see if cough goes away 2. share a video of how was she taking the inhaler if she is relieved with it

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and report to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

Answered2025-12-15 12:11:33

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Xray appears normal Could be allergic airway disease
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Consult with detailed history

Answered2025-12-19 15:06:58

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Xray can be normal in case of persisting chronic cough because upper airways even acid reflux can also cause chronic cough. Please get urself screened

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May be Allergic aetiology. Pl avoid allergens. Pl consult.

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kindly connect..need to rule out bronchitis

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