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A member asked:

My 9-year-old cousin has had a terrible cough for several months. false positive on tb test, physician dismissed the issue. what else should we do?

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Chronic cough: The managment should include a chest x-ray, spirometry and test for whooping cough. If tests are negative, work-up for allergies is next. In the meantime, keep him in a smoke-free environment.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Another doc: He may need pfts for asthma or cxr for tb there are many diseases that give you terrible cough doc.

Answered 3/26/2013

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