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Persistent cough
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My daughter is having a severe cough with chest irritation. The doctor prescribed antibiotics and inhalers. Post antibiotics after a week again she s experiencing cough chest irritation and sore throat tiredness. Attached is the x ray took last week. Kindly check the x ray and tell me if the lungs are healthy and good.
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Hello, u mentioned that after antibiotics course the cough has come back, but u did not mention that is she taking inhalers still or have u stopped them
1. Continue with the inhalers for sometime and see if cough goes away
2. share a video of how was she taking the inhaler if she is relieved with it
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and report to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Xray appears normal
Could be allergic airway disease
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Consult with detailed history
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Dr. Harish Bhatia
Pulmonologist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
Xray can be normal in case of persisting chronic cough because upper airways even acid reflux can also cause chronic cough. Please get urself screened
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be Allergic aetiology. Pl avoid allergens. Pl consult.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
kindly connect..need to rule out bronchitis
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