I'm dealing with a breathing issue and I'm on medication for it regularly. I also have a persistent cough. My lower left lung collapsed when I had TB at the age of 6. Sometimes my cough gets infected and I end up needing more medicine. Can you give me any advice?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

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3+ Yrs

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continue TB tablets and ascoril syrup for cough

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Answered 04/07/2025

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