Please provide a detailed analysis of this blood test report and advise as soon as possible. The patient has been coughing for more than four weeks and has not experienced any cold. What could be the possible cause of this persistent cough?

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Dr Shaik Kalam

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MD (Physician)
3+ Yrs

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Chronic cough may be from TB, allergy, or post viral effects. If CBC, CRP, ESR or chest Xray show abnormalities, consult a pulmonologist.

Dr. Shaik Suggests...

Take a COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) Test or Take a ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE (ESR) Test

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Answered 11/09/2025

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