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Dry cough since birth
My wife is experiencing dry cough since birth. Seems like she is having chronic cough or something else. Please guide me what to do. Is c ray required and what are all the investigating that are necessary to prevent this sickness? Can't see her like this. No, there's no infection. If she had then problem would have been worst coz she's experiencing this very long time. Detailed answer is welcome.
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It seems like an allergic cough since childhood . Is she allergic to dust?
Does she have cold ?
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CXR , PFT , CBC
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Take a consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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There are many infectious and non-infectious causes of chronic cough. Need further details about other symptoms to find out the exact cause. Depending on the diagnosis, additional blood tests or X-ray may be required.
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