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Update: Post viral cough
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I've had flu for two weeks since 15th May. I am one week ahead of the flu. Fever lasted only for four days. Extensive coughing lasted two weeks. I am reposting this with some more details. My spo2 is 99% , Peak expiratory flow is 650 liters. I don't have shortness of breath or feel tired. Coughing mostly dry but once or twice with phlegm white in color. Sternum and back pain due to coughing. Pain level 2 out of 10. Frequent throat clearing. One nostril always free not anymore congested. No labored breathing or noises when checked with a stethoscope. Symptoms better after steam inhalation for about three to four hours.
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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. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be post viral. You need certain tests to be done. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Looks like post viral cough only.
Consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated with some tests to rule out allergic airway disease
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