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Wheezing and mild cough lasting months now. 2 chest x-rays a month apart were normal. ent says everything normal. what could this be? smoker, 29
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Asthma: Significant number of people with chronic cough with no good diagnosis end up having asthma after good pft is done. Furthermore, a cold can trigger asthma, by virtue of nerve irritation, sinopulmonary syndrome. The frequent throat clearing seems to point to a chronic allergic rhinitis also. Have good exam and studies done. Good luck and oh, stop smoking, bad for allergy, asthma and your health.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Asthma?: Wheezing and cough needs a good explanation. Cxr could be normal with these symptoms. See primary doc and consider pulmonary function testing with bronhochallenge if initial study looks normal. Don't forget to quit smoking.
Answered 10/4/2016
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