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Suffering from a severe cough

2024-12-03 03:22:56
My mother has been suffering from a severe cough for a couple of years, after medication by pulmonologist, it has been controlled for a few days and again she is getting back. Please suggest what kind of treatment is required and she is undergoing cancer treatment.
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Hello...I get your problem. I will be very happy to help your mother. Please share more details about her cancer therapy and and any other drug history. If you have already done any other test and lung function studies. Also share those documents too....
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consult a Pulmonologist to rule out the cause
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treatment will be updated depending upon the cause of her recurrent cough

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please share her history and all relevant documents over a consult including xray..need to check her for post chemo changes in lungs

Answered2024-12-07 16:06:23

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

Answered2024-12-07 12:36:55

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Rule out allergic airway disease Need further evaluation

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She may have to undergo CT chest along with lung function tests like PFT. Kindly consult with full details

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