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Severe cough

2017-04-23 04:31:48
My father has been coughing from past 7months severely and we have shown to some doctors but their medicines work for 2to4 days... when he walks and come back he starts coughing like anything pls give me advice that which doc should i go to...
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Hi. I understand your concerns. He will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigations like chest x ray to look for infection. Consult a pulmonologist for the same. Hope your questions were answered. Thanks.

Answered2017-04-23 04:43:12

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