I've been smoking for about 5 years, and I stopped almost 2 months ago. But I've noticed I'm still coughing. The cough is white in color, and there's no other kind of cough. What could be going on? Can you suggest something that might help?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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take syrup ascoril twice a day for 5 days

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I've been having trouble breathing for the past two weeks, even though my chest X-ray and CT scan came back normal. I don't have a cough, but I occasionally find it really hard to breathe. I also have a mild fever and feel very tired. Can you help me understand what might be going on?

start steam inhalation and avoid stress as much as you can

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I found out I had COVID on April 20th, and although I'm on medication, I'm mostly just taking vitamins and that ascoril ls cough syrup now. My cough is still really bad, especially in the evenings and at night. This morning I coughed so much that I noticed some blood in my sputum a couple of times. What should I do to get better? Would love some advice.

take a course of antibiotics

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I'm really worried about my aunt who's been having some trouble breathing. I've attached her X-ray report here. Can you please take a look and tell me what it indicates?

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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