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  • 55 Years
  • 22/01/2025

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I've been coughing for such a long time, but all my tests are coming back normal. The AFB test was negative, and even the X-rays look fine. Why am I still coughing so much? What could be causing this? I'm starting to get really worried.

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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Probable diagnosis is asthma,Copd,allergies,bronchitis,pneumonia ,GERD,sinusitis,etc tobacco use etc .Patient is advised for CT chest, complete blood count ,esr and C-reactive protein tests.

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