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Continuous cough
I have been suffering from a continuous cough for the past 15 to 20 days. It doesn't stop and starts suddenly at any time. Which doctor should I consult: a Pulmonologist, a General Physician, or an ENT specialist?"
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Pulmonologist is better choice
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General physician
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You seems to have allergy probably
I my opinion you should visit a chest physician ASAP
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Kindly consult for proper evaluation and treatment
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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A general physician can help you.
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PULMONOLOGIST
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Do consult pulmonologist
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You need to consult a pulmonologist
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Pulmonologist
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It could be due to post infectious cough, reactive airway disorder.Consult a pulmonologist in your area for a clinical examination and appropriate management
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Do consult
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You can consult with a general physician or pulmonologist
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Go to consult a Pulmonologist.
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Gereral Physician
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Kindly consult a pulmonologist
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Dr. Manjeet Singh Sandhu
General Physician
38 yrs exp
Faridkot
Please consult
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Dr. Priya Kailash Wanjani
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Indore
Pulmonologist
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Dr. Karan Suneja
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Consult for the cough.
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Need evaluation
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Ms. Sneha Yadav
General Physician
Kolkata
Pulmonologist
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Khomdram Sushanta Singh
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Imphal West
I would first assess the chest followed by an x ray of the chest which might give some clue regarding your prolonged cough and it's a possibility of an allergic induce coughing
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I would do a physical examination after that do a chest xray
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try having some warm water with some honey which be able to help with the cough...but If you develop fever and shortness of breath do not delay on visiting a nearby hospital or an emergency department
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Kanpur
Kindly consult a pulmonologist.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
A cough lasting 15 to 20 days without fever is usually what's called a subacute cough, and the common causes are a lingering post viral cough, allergies, or reflux irritating your throat. It is not an emergency, but it has gone on long enough to need a proper look.
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Start with a general physician rather than picking a specialist yourself. They can check for the common causes and order a chest X-ray if needed, then refer you to a pulmonologist or ENT only if something specific needs that expert's input.
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See a doctor sooner if you develop fever, breathlessness, tightness in your chest, or notice blood when you cough.
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