Persistent Cough & Cold

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Asked for Female, 59 Years

Hello My father aged 59 years, has had a very good immunity till until now but suddenly has been facing persistent Cough & Cold issues since last 6 months on & off. We have met and ENT specialist but the cold doesn't seem to go away. He complains of breathing issues right when he wakes up in the morning and tries to clear his nose and takes regular steam to feel at ease. I would like to know which doctor to consult next and get rid of this issue which he is facing since long. Thank you in advance!

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In my opinion you must show this patient to a pulmonalogist or else I can also help you upto some extent .

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The best is to go private here for better options of modality

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Avoid smoking if he is a smoker Do CBC profile and chest x ray Lung auscultation mandatory to check anything related to cough variant asthma or copd .

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Dr. Varun Mathur Internal Medicine 8 yrs exp Jaipur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Varun Mathur

Internal Medicine 8 yrs exp Jaipur

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