Home Health Query Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine I'm really worried about my husband. He's had this...

Female
34 Years
20/02/2025

I'm really worried about my husband. He's had this dry cough since last September, and it usually happens right after he finishes eating. It's like he keeps needing to clear his throat. Plus, whenever he's in cold weather, it gets worse. We've seen so many general physicians, but no one can seem to figure out what's going on. We did a chest X-ray and an HRCT in October of 2021, and everything came back clear. We also just checked his IGE levels, and they were at 1071. One doctor suggested he take montair fx for a month. Could you help me understand what might be causing this?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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he has allergic to dust avoid it

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Possible Causes: a. Allergic reactions or asthma could be contributing, given the elevated IgE levels. b. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) might cause coughing after meals.
Recommendations: a. Consider consulting an allergist for further evaluation. b. A trial of anti-reflux medication may help if GERD is suspected.
Medication: a. Montair FX (montelukast and fexofenadine) can help manage allergy symptoms.
Next Steps: a. Monitor symptoms and response to medication. b. Follow up with a specialist if symptoms persist.

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