- Male
- 37 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been experiencing a dry cough for a couple of weeks now and just recently started noticing thick blood streaks in my sputum when I clear my throat in the morning. I'm a bit worried since I've been smoking for about three years, although I stopped when this started happening. Should I be concerned about this?
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U should consult ENT for proper checkup
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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I'm really worried about my dad who's 67 and lives in Haryana. It's super cold there, and every year he ends up with a wet cough. We saw a pulmonologist about two years ago who said to use Brozedex, Budecort Respules, and there was another medication which I'm not sure if it's Levolin or Duolin. But his doctor is currently out of town, and were having trouble reaching him. My dad used to smoke but quit in 2004 before his CABG. Could you help me figure out what the third medication might be?
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