What could cause chronic cold and cough, antibiotics offered little relief?
Patient: He took antibiotic courses for the same. The cold got cured but cough started. When the cough prolonged for a long time, he was prescribed...He took antibiotic courses for the same. The cold got cured but cough started. When the cough prolonged for a long time, he was prescribed...He took antibiotic courses for the same. The cold got cured but cough started. When the cough prolonged for a long time, he was prescribed...He took antibiotic courses for the same. The cold got cured but cough started. When the cough prolonged for a long time, he was prescribed...He took antibiotic courses for the same. The cold got cured but cough started. When the cough prolonged for a long time, he was prescribed... Doctor: HIThanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic.     See persistent cough inspite of using antibiotics is due to 3 reasons1. Improper Diagnosis :  It might not be infection but allergic cough.2. Improper Selection of antibiotics  :3. Improper dosage or Improper duration of treatment .      SO first we need to know whether infection or allergy is the cause of Chronic cough. For that you need to get these test done and revert back with reports. Complete Hemogram , Absolute Eosinophil Count , Serum IgE levels , Sputum AFB stain, Sputum for Culture Sensitivity test.    Also let me know what Antibiotics was used , in what dosage and for what duration. Will be looking forward for your reply. Regards.