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Chronic cough
Attached X-ray of 7 years old child. He has chronic cough. Any advise will be helpful. Should any more tests or scans need to be taken? Thank you
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No obvious abnormality noted, though the holding position is not proper. Need more details. Visit pediatrician if possible, else Book an online consultation.
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X ray chest is nearly normal. If he suffer chronic cough, it could be allergic, chronic sinus problem or gastric upset.
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You may have to consult with the doctor
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello noted above history and related concerns.
The x ray of 7 yrs is showing bronchiole ‘‘tis right side of lung zones .
History of chronic cough with other symptoms related are missing??
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Consult nearby paediatric
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Else open an online app chat for details analysis of symptoms
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Dr. Sunil Kumar
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Udaipur
Need detailed description of symptoms. Chest x ray seems to be normal.
Any fever, nasal symptoms, duration of cough, appetite, weight change ..required to reach the diagnosis
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pulmonologist opinion
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Dr. Santosh Jha
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
detail history needed to arrive at a diagnosis..wheezing,repeated colds or nasal symptoms??
consult a pediatrician for diagnosis and management!
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Dr. Balaji Biradar
Pulmonologist
14 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Get Complete Blood Count and absolute Eosinophilic count.
Visit Pulmonologist... May be Hyperreactive airway disease
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