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Persistent coughing
I've been coughing continuously for almost a month now, I had finished 2 bottles of cough syrup, had taken ayurvedic medicine but nothing helps, I don't notice any other symptoms besides sometimes cold. Should I be concerned? And get diagnosed or it would go on its own.
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Hello,
I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician.
I understand your concern. A cough lasting for a month is considered subacute to chronic, and it usually does not resolve on its own without identifying the underlying cause. Common causes include post-viral cough, allergies, asthma, acid reflux, or less commonly infections like pertussis or tuberculosis.
General Advice:
Avoid irritants like smoke, dust, or strong perfumes.
Stay hydrated and use a humidifier if air is dry.
Avoid over-the-counter cough syrups without medical guidance, as they may not treat the cause.
Tests / Evaluation:
Chest X-ray
Complete blood count
Sputum test if needed
Allergy or asthma evaluation if no infection is found
When to consult a doctor immediately:
Cough with blood or yellow/green sputum
Shortness of breath or chest pain
Fever, unexplained weight loss, or night sweats
Given that your cough has lasted almost a month, I strongly recommend seeing a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment rather than waiting for it to go away. You can connect with me on Practo or WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven for a personalized consultation.
Best regards,
Dr. Romain Rajan
General Physician
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Hello this is Dr Ishu Parashar.
In India, since tuberculosis is very prevalent and is most commonly associated with chronic cough not relieving on medication, you might get tested.
Next Steps
Get sputum tested with chest x ray
Health Tips
Don't smoke if you do.
Wear mask.
Take care of oral hygiene.
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Since ur cough is from a month u have to take a sputum sample test and take a xray of chest needs imaging there is chances of having a TB to rule out the option tests r need to be done...
And need more history related to ur symptoms so kindly do consult and reach out me for further evaluation and management
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Hi
If there is associated fever with night sweats and breathing issues please get a TB test done since it's there for a month.
If it's only cough, it could be allergic. Please visit a nearby doctor.
Health Tips
Wear a mask while travelling
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Get complete blood count with ESR, X ray chest, sputum examination, done and share results. Share details of cough as well.
Share what cough syp you have taken?
Take tab cefixime 200mg one morning and one evening for 5days
Tab cetrizine 10mg one daily for 5 days.
Grilinctus cough syp 5ml every 8hours.
Do gargles with hot water and few drops of povidone mouth wash.
Use face mask while going out.
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X RAY CHEST PA VIEW DIGITAL WITH REPORTING. OR HRCT CHEST.
CBC, ESR, CRP.
TAB AUGMENTINE DUO625 THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR 10 DAYS.
ZERODOL SP THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE TO 7 DAYS.
MONTEK LC ONE AT NIGHT FOR DAYS.
NEBULIZATION WITH DUOLINE N BUDECORT RESPULE TWO TIMES FOR 3 TO 5 DAYS.
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Since your cough has lasted more than a month, it definitely needs a proper evaluation. Many simple issues like allergy, asthma, acid reflux, or even hidden infections can cause such symptoms — but these need to be identified correctly. With the right tests (like chest X-ray or lung function test), we can find the exact reason and start effective treatment so you get lasting relief.
I would strongly suggest you connect with me directly here for a detailed consultation — I’ll guide you step by step and ensure you get the right treatment instead of temporary fixes
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Hi,
Since u r telling it been a month having cough
U need to take sputum culture,chest x ray for diagnosis purpose
Need a proper medical history like it is associated with any other symptoms
For better consultation you can kindly consult on practo
Next Steps
wear mask outside
keep urself away from dusty areas or allergic particles
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More than a month cough can be tuberculosis
It’s recommended to go to a dots centre nearby and get a sputum examination
Fever bloody sputum weight loss are other symptoms of tb
If u have breathless it may also be asthma
One more possibility is allergy if it happens during a particular period
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