I've been dealing with a cough for a couple of weeks now, and it's starting to worry me. It feels really hard to breathe whenever I start coughing. Do you think there's a specific medication I should try, or is there a test I need to get done to figure out what's going on? Would appreciate any advice.

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Ecg,x-ray chest pa view,sputum for AFB and microscopy is advised to the patient.

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You can try asking your doctor or pharmacist for an alternative brand with the same composition of Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, and Ethambutol. Some common alternatives include **Rifagut**, **Rifinah**, or **4-FDC**, but its important to get a recommendation based on your specific treatment needs.

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