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Persistent cough

2018-09-16 10:00:47
I am 27 yrs of age and i have a persistent cough since some months. It goes off when i have proper sleep but my throat gets dry when i have improper sleep and cough . The cough is dry. I want to have my lungs checked . What tests should i go for? I am a smoker and it has been nine years since i smoke.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. You could be having bronchitis. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest

Answered2018-09-24 01:04:33

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Automated count, chest x-ray and spirometry

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