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My father has had a cough due to post nasal drip for months, which he attributes to being older. is this a normal sign of aging? can anything be done
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Not related: Not related to aging. Check with an ENT physician, or a pulmonologist. He needs a review of his medications, blood allergy testing, and evaluation for nasal polyps. Other tests might be needed as well. Certain medications can help.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Not normal aging...: A chronic cough due to post-nasal drip is not a normal part of aging and can be treated by a doctor so the cough is controlled. Your father does not need to have a chronic cough since it can be treated by a doctor and perhaps even eliminated. Smoking cessation is important if he currently smokes. He also needs to be certain that there are no other etiologies for this cough. Good luck.
Answered 9/28/2016
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