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Continuous Cough
This question is for my father.He is around 67. From last 2 years suddenly he will start coughing continuously and sometimes it will stop and again sometime it will start.Coughing is intense,it's shakes full body. what should I do.which test will reveal the real cause.he doesn't smoke.please guide.
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Need more information regarding your father. Get a detailed discussion done with me by paid consultation at the earliest.. Chest xray is a must for your father for the time being
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Past smoker? Whether he is a hypertensive? Whether any medication he is taking for any problem, if yes please give the details.
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Hello.. As his age is 67 u need to consider it important  ... Does he use any medications? Does he has any underlying medical conditions? Need more details for accurate diagnosis and treatment..
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Need detailed history and evaluation for better treatment
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