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Have asthma. clear sinus drainage. dr gave steriod shot in hip with nasonex (mometasone). nebulizer treatment made lung function better but i still have cough?

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PFTs: Pulmonary function testing will help to determine whether or not your lung function is in a proper range or not. Cough is a nonspecific finding that may be associated with an asthma exacerbation, but there are many other causes.

Answered 3/8/2014

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A member asked:

Have asthma. clear sinus drainage. dr gave steriod shot in hip with nasonex (mometasone). nebulizer treatment made lung function better but i still have cough?

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Dr. Steven Neish answered

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