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What is the best treatment for chronic cough in senior male age 85. ? taking bp meds. oxygen level is good. no swallowing issues. tonsil area pain sometimes but treated with antibiotics. his mother had same issue at her old age. no continuous pain?

Q: what is the best treatment for chronic cough in senior male age 85. ? taking bp meds. oxygen level is good. no swallowing issues. tonsil area pain sometimes but treated with antibiotics. his mother had same issue at her old age. no continuous pain?

: My first hunch is he has a cough from his BP Med(s). Ask if He is on an ACE or ARB or BETA BLOCKER. Discuss with his Dr what todo if he is.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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My first hunch is he has a cough from his BP Med(s). Ask if He is on an ACE or ARB or BETA BLOCKER. Discuss with his Dr what todo if he is.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 5/6/2021

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A member asked:

What is the best treatment for chronic cough in senior male age 85. ? taking bp meds. oxygen level is good. no swallowing issues. tonsil area pain sometimes but treated with antibiotics. his mother had same issue at her old age. no continuous pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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