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Persistent coughing
I've been coughing continuously for almost a month now, I had finished 2 bottles of cough syrup, had taken ayurvedic medicine but nothing helps, I don't notice any other symptoms besides sometimes cold. Should I be concerned? And get diagnosed or it would go on its own.
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I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician.
I understand your concern. A cough lasting for a month is considered subacute to chronic, and it usually does not resolve on its own without identifying the underlying cause. Common causes include post-viral cough, allergies, asthma, acid reflux, or less commonly infections like pertussis or tuberculosis.
General Advice:
Avoid irritants like smoke, dust, or strong perfumes.
Stay hydrated and use a humidifier if air is dry.
Avoid over-the-counter cough syrups without medical guidance, as they may not treat the cause.
Tests / Evaluation:
Chest X-ray
Complete blood count
Sputum test if needed
Allergy or asthma evaluation if no infection is found
When to consult a doctor immediately:
Cough with blood or yellow/green sputum
Shortness of breath or chest pain
Fever, unexplained weight loss, or night sweats
Given that your cough has lasted almost a month, I strongly recommend seeing a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment rather than waiting for it to go away. You can connect with me on Practo or WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven for a personalized consultation.
Best regards,
Dr. Romain Rajan
General Physician
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Very habitual with these kinda of patients …just need to correct one daily routine … and need to evaluate underlying infection….feel free to connect … I’ll help you to get cured within few days
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Hi,
Since u r telling it been a month having cough
U need to take sputum culture,chest x ray for diagnosis purpose
Need a proper medical history like it is associated with any other symptoms
For better consultation you can kindly consult on practo
Next Steps
wear mask outside
keep urself away from dusty areas or allergic particles
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Hello this is Dr Ishu Parashar.
In India, since tuberculosis is very prevalent and is most commonly associated with chronic cough not relieving on medication, you might get tested.
Next Steps
Get sputum tested with chest x ray
Health Tips
Don't smoke if you do.
Wear mask.
Take care of oral hygiene.
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Need some procedures like cbp,cxr , and sputum culture for afb consult me on practo
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Since ur cough is from a month u have to take a sputum sample test and take a xray of chest needs imaging there is chances of having a TB to rule out the option tests r need to be done...
And need more history related to ur symptoms so kindly do consult and reach out me for further evaluation and management
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If it is dry cough - Take Tab MONTAIR FX HS for 5days
If it’s with sputum - go for Sputum Examination- Zn Stain/ AFB/ Cs
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Hi
If there is associated fever with night sweats and breathing issues please get a TB test done since it's there for a month.
If it's only cough, it could be allergic. Please visit a nearby doctor.
Health Tips
Wear a mask while travelling
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Kindly Consult a pulmonologist
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Need few more details
Kindly connect.
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It might be tuberculosis .
Next Steps
get an X- ray and a dimple ESR test
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no need to worry if there are no warning signs like weight loss or loss of appetite.it may be allergic ...After test consult again
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Since your cough is persisting >3 weeks, you should get evaluated. It may still be something simple (allergy, post-viral, reflux), but it’s important to rule out infections like TB.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Dr. Samir Kumar Singh
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1 yrs exp
Patna
Persistent cough could be suggestive to tuberculosis. Should investigate chest xray and sputum Don't take lightly.kindly consult.
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Kindly consult
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Get a tb test done and do an xray and kindly comment which cough syrup and medicine u have been taking.if it dry or sputum with cough.
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Get complete blood count with ESR, X ray chest, sputum examination, done and share results. Share details of cough as well.
Share what cough syp you have taken?
Take tab cefixime 200mg one morning and one evening for 5days
Tab cetrizine 10mg one daily for 5 days.
Grilinctus cough syp 5ml every 8hours.
Do gargles with hot water and few drops of povidone mouth wash.
Use face mask while going out.
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X RAY CHEST PA VIEW DIGITAL WITH REPORTING. OR HRCT CHEST.
CBC, ESR, CRP.
TAB AUGMENTINE DUO625 THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR 10 DAYS.
ZERODOL SP THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE TO 7 DAYS.
MONTEK LC ONE AT NIGHT FOR DAYS.
NEBULIZATION WITH DUOLINE N BUDECORT RESPULE TWO TIMES FOR 3 TO 5 DAYS.
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Persistent cough for 1 month needs to be properly evaluated . You should see a physician
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Since your cough has lasted more than a month, it definitely needs a proper evaluation. Many simple issues like allergy, asthma, acid reflux, or even hidden infections can cause such symptoms — but these need to be identified correctly. With the right tests (like chest X-ray or lung function test), we can find the exact reason and start effective treatment so you get lasting relief.
I would strongly suggest you connect with me directly here for a detailed consultation — I’ll guide you step by step and ensure you get the right treatment instead of temporary fixes
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Need more detailed history and report so if you would like to know more details about this problem, you can reach me on procto or for a free detailed consultation on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine
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Persistent coughing for more than 1 month
Yes one should consult a general physician or pulmonologist
Can be allergic bronchitis
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Manaswi Shamsundar
General Practitioner
Pune
More than a month cough can be tuberculosis
It’s recommended to go to a dots centre nearby and get a sputum examination
Fever bloody sputum weight loss are other symptoms of tb
If u have breathless it may also be asthma
One more possibility is allergy if it happens during a particular period
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Aeman Gazdhar
General Practitioner
1 yrs exp
Indore
Need more detailed history.
Better consult the nearest physician for detailed workup
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further management. Kindly consult
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