- Female
- 57 Years
- 03/09/2025
My mother is 57 years old and has been receiving treatment at AIIMS Hospital for the past 17 years. She was fine until a month ago, but since then, she has developed a dry cough. She has taken all the medicines prescribed by the AIIMS doctor, but there has been no improvement. Her blood report is normal. The cough is not continuous, but when it starts, it becomes unstoppable for a while. Because of the cough, she also feels pain in her throat. She is taking a cough syrup called Grilinctus. Please suggest what we should do.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
If persistent cough despite treatment, consider post viral cough, allergy, or GERD. A chest Xray and review of medications may help. ENT or pulmonology consult advised.
Dr. Hema Suggests...
Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test or Take a ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Test
Answered 03/09/2025
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