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Persistent cough for about 3 months now.
Hello doctor, I’ve had a persistent cough for about 3 months now.
I’ve done a chest X-ray and sputum test, and both came back normal.
My symptoms include:
- Chest pain when I cough
- White mucus
- Throat pain (recent)
- Strange ear discomfort (feels like scratching or pressure before coughing)
The medications I was given (Cefadroxil and cough syrup) haven’t solved it.
Please could this be postnasal drip, asthma, or something else? What tests or treatment would you recommend?
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This could have multiple causes requiring proper examination. A detailed assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory health is advisable along with detailed allergy panel for complete assessment.
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Start some antihistaminics and dry cough syrup
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Hi dear Thanku for question .
Please visit local Ent surgeon for endoscopy ear and throat and full Ent examination and ct scan and please visit for medicine doctor or pulmonologist for cough
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Full diagnosis including endoscopy and ct to be done
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For now continue medications which u are already on
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If you have recent throat pain with ear discomfort you may currently have throat infection .
Amoxicillin tablet twice a day
Betadine gargle thrice a day
Painvoid twice a day
Pan40 before food
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Visit ENT specialist and a chest specialist to rule out any other chest pathology
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Avoid spicy and cold food
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Do you have acidity issues.
It could be related to reflux as well.
Please get done proper physical examination
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Indore
Tab ventidoxM
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Dr. Jampu Veneetha Mohan
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Srikakulam
Is there any post nasal drip ,headache,facial pain associated.
Get ur ears and nose checked by an ENT .get an xray of pns
Then u can get ur proper diagnosis
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