I've had this cough for about six months now. I've been taking Sigcet M, Azithromycin, and Ceftriaxone, and also using cough syrup. I even checked my sputum three times, and it was negative each time. I did a CBNAAT test, and that was negative too. What should I do next? I'm really worried and looking for some advice.

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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MBBS
2+ Yrs

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STDs without cure:

HIVAIDS Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Hepatitis B and C (although treatment can manage symptoms)

STDs with cure:

Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis Trichomoniasis

In Mumbai, various hospitals and clinics offer STD diagnosis and treatment packages:

Apollo Hospitals: Comprehensive STD screening package (2,500 - 5,000) Lilavati Hospital: STD diagnosis and treatment package (1,500 - 3,000) Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital: STD screening package (2,000 - 4,000) SRL Diagnostics: STD testing package (1,000 - 2,500)

Dr. Mubarak Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

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