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Coughing for 5 months. xray clear, antibiotics do nothing, asthma pump do nothing. 57 old male. what would be the cause? is my dad, he was sent to a specialist, lungs and heart.
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TB screening: There are several causes and an inbox consultation may be helpful. A TB test is indicated, an upper airway problem, post nasal drip and GERD, aspiration may be among the possible causes. Use nasal saline, proton pump inhibitor, found over the counter, and please follow up with pulmonary.
Answered 7/2/2020
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