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Chronic cough
I’m a 23-year-old female.
I’ve been experiencing a cough for the past 5–6 months. It mostly occurs at night, but sometimes also in the evening or early morning. The coughing episodes are intense, continuous, and last for a long time. It’s usually a dry cough or a cough with clear phlegm.
Sometimes, I also have frequent sneezing with clear nasal discharge, along with an irritating throat infection. There’s swelling on both sides of my throat, and I often feel irritation on the upper palate as well.
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It’s mostly allergic rhinitis and post nasal drip
may be in some cases it might be cough variant of B.Asthma.Get evaluated consult a pulmonologist
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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
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Mostly your symptoms pointing towards allergic asthma or allergic rhinitis/ bronchitis..get few allergic markers done and basic required radiographs to help us evaluate your condition n get diagnosis to treat you in best possible way
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be Allergic aetiology. Pl identify the Allergens and avoid them. Pl consult.
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Dr. Vishal Gupta
Pulmonologist
15 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Needs to be evaluated for pharyngitis / sinusitis among other problems.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Rule out cough variant asthma
Next Steps
Consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation
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Dr. Vijay Kumar
Pulmonologist
31 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It may be Nasobronchial allergy or may be due to post nasal drip.
Next Steps
ENT consultation regarding any sinusitis and Chest consultation for any lungs findings,so that accordingly treatment may be advised.
Health Tips
gap between dinner and sleeping should be 2 hour's to prevent GERD.
Try to find out things which aggravate your symptoms.
Allergy test may be helpful.
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