My husband been coughing from past 6mont

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Hs.He drinks alcohol and smokes. He is frequently spitting mucous.Can I know wat happened.He has diabetes also.

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Dr. Nalin V Yadav Nephrologist/Renal Specialist 41 yrs exp Gurgaon · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nalin V Yadav

Nephrologist/Renal Specialist 41 yrs exp Gurgaon

Alcohol, smoking and diabetes, all reduce body's immunity. He is having chronic infection in the respiratory tract and needs some tests to confirm it and decide about the treatment.

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Get the following tests done ... 1. Complete Blood Counts 2. X ray chest PA View 3. HbA1C 4. Sputum for AFB, Gram stain, Culture and Sensitivity 5. Urine Routine 6. ECG 7. Liver and Kidney function tests

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