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Chronic cough
My father in law has chronic cough. Cough is persistent for last 10 years. Please suggest which doctor we should meet. We want to go to a specialist. Thanks
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Chronic cough is defined as lasting eight weeks or longer in adults, four weeks in children
While it can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the problem that's triggering a chronic cough, the most common causes are tobacco use, postnasal drip, asthma and acid reflux the backflow of stomach acid that can irritate your throat. Chronic cough typically disappears once the underlying problem is treated...consult pulmonologist they will help you
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