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I have had chronuc cough for about 6 months. i am on omeprazole, prednisone, pantanase, symbicort, (budesonide and formoterol) nasal washes. nothing seems to help. help?

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Your diet/allergies?: If your diet is not adjusted for reflux you will not get benefit from reflux meds. Also you may have some problems with allergies that need to be checked out. The smoking needs to stop.

Answered 3/31/2015

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Dr. David Brousseau answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Chronic cough: You need to see your family physician soon. While some drugs may cause cough as a side effect, other things like TB and fungal disease should be excluded, especially when taking steroids. A chest x-ray and.Or ct chest may also appropriate to exclude a mass or infection.

Answered 6/10/2014

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