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Persistent dry cough
Xray shows mild hyperinflated lungs..wbc 10,800..non smoker..treated with montelucast and prednisolone 3 months ago..it was fine..now the dry cough is back again..is this condition serious? Worried about this..any treatment options for permanent recovery?why does this occur for a non smoker?
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Hi. I understand your concern. .Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
depending on your history it can be easily managed
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be due to Allergy. Pl identify the Allergens and avoid them.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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