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  • Male
  • 30 Years
  • 29/01/2025

My son has been suffering from fever and a persistent cough for the last year. I've consulted many hospitals, but there's been no improvement in his health. The fever returns every ten days, and the cough is a constant issue. What could be causing this, and what should we do?

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

That could be TB infection,needs close examination,Visit your doctor for evaluation and appropriate management

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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