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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 or GP
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Do a chest xray and sputum examination done
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Pulmonologist
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See a pulmonologist to rule out Tb,pneumonia,acid reflux.air way hyperactivity etc.do blood tests ,X-ray chest and spirometry
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- A persistent cough for 15–20 days requires evaluation. Causes include post-infectious cough, asthma, allergies, respiratory infections and other pulmonary conditions.
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-Consult a pulmonologist because of persistent cough.ENT evaluation may be needed if upper-airway symptoms are present.
-Avoid self-medication with antibiotics or cough suppressants.
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-Avoid smoke, dust and other triggers; maintain adequate hydration.
-Seek urgent care for breathlessness, chest pain, coughing blood, low oxygen or high persistent fever.
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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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A general physician can help you.
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PULMONOLOGIST
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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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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. Das Kashyap Dinesh
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Surat
Since you have had a continuous cough for 15–20 days, I recommend consulting a pulmonologist or a general physician for an initial evaluation. Depending on your symptoms and examination, investigations such as a chest X-ray, CBC, and sputum testing may be required to identify the cause. If you have fever, night sweats, weight loss, or blood in your sputum, please inform your doctor, as tuberculosis and other respiratory infections may need to be ruled out.
Seek urgent medical attention if you experience severe breathlessness, chest pain, bluish lips, confusion, or significant coughing of blood. Please do not self-medicate with antibiotics or cough suppressants without medical advice.
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Dr. Mohamed Haaris
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Chengalpattu
Chest xray needed with sputum examination
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Dr. Divyansh Jain
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Hello,
A persistent cough lasting 15â20 days should be medically evaluated, particularly if it occurs in sudden, uncontrollable episodes.
Possible causes include post-viral cough, allergies, asthma, postnasal drip, acid reflux (GERD), or respiratory infections.
Since your cough has persisted for nearly three weeks, infections such as tuberculosis should also be considered, especially if accompanied by fever, night sweats, or weight loss.
I recommend consulting a general physician first. A pulmonologist would be appropriate if the cough persists or a respiratory condition is suspected.
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Visit a general physician within the next 1â2 days for a detailed respiratory examination. A chest X-ray and sputum testing for tuberculosis may be recommended based on your symptoms and examination. Pulmonary function testing (spirometry) may help identify asthma if suspected. Avoid dust, smoke, strong perfumes, and other triggers. Maintain adequate hydration.
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Warm fluids and honey may provide temporary relief from coughing. Avoid taking antibiotics, steroids, or multiple cough medications without medical advice. Seek medical attention if you develop breathing difficulty, chest pain, coughing up blood, or persistent high fever. Most causes of prolonged cough are treatable once correctly identified. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Dr. Bharat Jharwal
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Barmer
Go for respiratory department and do chest xray hrct becoz cough from 15-20 days can be of tuberculosis
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
General Practitioner
20 yrs exp
Nagpur
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Take Balanced diet.
For diet details and ePrescription consult by practo app. Also do sputum examination for AFB then send report.
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Dr. Simranpreet Kaur
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Go for chest xray
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Dr. Sowmya Kutikuppala
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Vijayawada
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General physician will help .. and they will refer if you need further evaluation.
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Meerut
Pulmonologist is better choice
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
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Dr. Manjeet Singh Sandhu
General Physician
38 yrs exp
Faridkot
Please consult
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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. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Adnan Khan
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Delhi
You can consult with a general physician or pulmonologist
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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.
Next Steps
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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