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Wet cough( undergoing cancer treatment)

2020-12-25 04:14:14
My mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer this year she has undergone chemotherapy and is left with only radiotherapy.She was diagnosed with Interstitial lung disease in 2018 . Recently she has started coughing a lot .Can you tell is this something to worry about ? Should we start medication for ild?
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Post chemotherapy ild is reason for cough. She needs detailed evaluation
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Answered2020-12-25 15:26:54

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Cough is part and parcel of ILD. Open a online consult for a detailed analysis of further management plan.

Answered2020-12-25 04:25:56

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Hello noted above history As you mentioned above post chemotherapy induced interstitial fibrosis is could be cause for mucus production cough Needs evaluation and symptoms analysis
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Open personal consult for proper evaluation investigation and treatment

Answered2020-12-25 04:16:29

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