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Persistent coughing

Persistent cough since last 1 year. Keeps coughing slightly twice in between while talking and otherwise. But doesn't cough during sleep. Consulted pulmonologist and ENT specialist. But no medication is helping. Pl suggest

Regarding chest infection

I am asking this question of behalf of my grandmother.2 days back her oxygen saturation is hovering around 76 to 85.We immediately took her to the hospital where o2 level was 86 at night.She is asthmatic from past 35 years.She is having high bp ,sugar and thyroid for which take regular medicines.Bp recorded at hospital initially  was 216/84 then had come down to 168/82.Ecg and echos was normal .Troponin was also normal. Chest x ray was not good so doctor suggested hs ct scan for which i am attaching her report.Her tlc count at the time of admission was 15700 as of today tlc count was 14500.Bp and sugar are now controlled as of today.But she is feeling better talking to us but doctor said next 48 hours are critical and crucial.Please suggest something.

Chest x ray

I have been diagnosed with this x ray report I have reported doctor and I did sputum test where tuberculosis is negative and my doctor declear all clear should I be worried or not?

Breathing issue

2 days ago I had bloating and it lead to a deep breath coming every 5 mins please advise I got my ecg done normal and also got my x ray which is attached please help to read the x ray

Severe cough since 4 weeks

I have been taking Montek BL and Foracot inhaler 200 under the doctor's guidance for 4 days. After I started I am having slight back pain and sore throat and I am sleeping more than usual. Is that normal?

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Dr. Sudharshan K S Pulmonologist (MBBS, DNB - Pulmonary Medicine, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD)) 14 years experience Trilife Hospital (formerly Specialist Hospital)
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Dr. Shivaraj A L - Pulmonologist
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Dr. Mohammed Attaullah Khan S - Pulmonologist
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Dr. Ramesh B.R. - Pulmonologist
Dr. Ramesh B.R. Pulmonologist (MBBS, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD)) 32 years experience Sparsh Hospital
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