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Coughing issues
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My son was diagnosed with adenotonsillar hypertrophy. Recently he has gone throgh surgery
But he is still suffering from lot of cough..kindly suggest possible diagnosis.
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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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Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports
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U need to evaluate with ENT and pulmonologist for detailed understanding and treatment
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Any irritation to the throat part can stimulate cough. Even post surgery if he was given general anesthesia also can indice cough for 2-3 weeks. Suggest to do an xray to rule out whether its lung or upper airway related
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chest xray
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Is it productive or dry and what is the duration of cough after surgery…kindly give a detailed history and consult the doctor
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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9 yrs exp
Begusarai
please get a chest xray for him if cough is persistent or increasing
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