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Too much cough
My father started coughing since a few days now. He coughs too much during night time. He is a smoker since a long time. Is his smoking has any effect on his health? Is that why he coughs so very much always? Please help me. I am very much concerned about my father.
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Hi. I understand your concerns. He will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigations like pulmonary function test which is needed for diagnosis and also to assess severity of bronchitis based on which treatemnt can be started.
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Yes.. it's due to his habits..
Adv for chest X ray & Consult Pulmonologist in your city....
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Quit smoking...
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