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Severe dry cough
My mother is having dry cough since last many years. It subsides on its own and reappears on its own. It's more during winter and rainy seasons but reduces in summer season.
We have got her x-ray done many a times and the chest is very normal.
Her cough starts with a irritation in throat region and becomes severe over time.
I has always been dry cough.
She experiences it even when she is not exposed to allergens.
It's more when she tries to sleep during night or noon.
When not sleeping also she experiences the cough but frequency is less may be because she is occupied with chores at home.
The cough has been around for around 8 years now.
She usually eats black pepper to get some relief and it works but not that efficiently.
She was given various cough syrups earlier but none has given her any long lasting relief yet.
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please book a telemedicine consultation with me. then i can discuss your case in detail, examine your mother, suggest relevant investigations and issue appropriate medicines.
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It could be due to allergy. As the problem is long standing it needs to be investigated thoroughly. Consut a physician
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Dr. Manhar Jogi
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42 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Allergy testing to find out allergent
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Dr. Anshul Mahajan
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14 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Need to be evaluated
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Its due to allergic cough, need detailed history and evaluation
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