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Phlegm in throat and cough
I'm suffering with mucus in throat and cough for about a month now. Used the steroids in between and the cough has come down. But after stopping, it has relapsed again.
What could be the reason?
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Sputum is white or yellow? Do a Sputum culture test, chest x Ray, CBC n consult.
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I want your detailed history..i don't want to treat you blindly without knowing the cause of the problem,I will try my best to treat you.
some questions I might ask that will give me little idea about your history
1. How bad is cough?
2. Is it dry cough or with sputum
3. Colour of sputum?
4. Any one having same problem in your house?
5. Have family members been struggling with other issues such as asthma, high blood pressure, alcoholism, or other substance abuse?
please givme a feedback ASAP.
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Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sehrawat
Consultant Physician
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello dear patient, cough with sputum for one month is a serious issue. You need to get sputum examination done. Also you can consult me, case need to discussed over call in detail to find out cause and then treat it properly. Tc
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