Suggest treatment for chronic cough
Patient: Hi, my mother is diabeti and has hpertension, she is taking tablets on a daily basis and she started coughing after she was diagonised with these chronic diseases and has ben coughing ery hard ever since. What type of cough syrups can help her please advise Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Chronic cough in diabetic patients is mostly due to lung infection (pneumonia or tuberculosis) and bronchitis.So better to take her to pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. Pft is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. She may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and other supportive treatment. Don't start treatment without diagnosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.