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Persistent cough for about 3 months now.
Hello doctor, I’ve had a persistent cough for about 3 months now.
I’ve done a chest X-ray and sputum test, and both came back normal.
My symptoms include:
- Chest pain when I cough
- White mucus
- Throat pain (recent)
- Strange ear discomfort (feels like scratching or pressure before coughing)
The medications I was given (Cefadroxil and cough syrup) haven’t solved it.
Please could this be postnasal drip, asthma, or something else? What tests or treatment would you recommend?
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This could have multiple causes requiring proper examination. A detailed assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory health is advisable along with detailed allergy panel for complete assessment.
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Hi dear Thanku for question .
Please visit local Ent surgeon for endoscopy ear and throat and full Ent examination and ct scan and please visit for medicine doctor or pulmonologist for cough
Next Steps
Full diagnosis including endoscopy and ct to be done
Health Tips
For now continue medications which u are already on
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If you have recent throat pain with ear discomfort you may currently have throat infection .
Amoxicillin tablet twice a day
Betadine gargle thrice a day
Painvoid twice a day
Pan40 before food
Next Steps
Visit ENT specialist and a chest specialist to rule out any other chest pathology
Health Tips
Avoid spicy and cold food
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