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How to get rid of long-term cough and chest infections?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have had cough and chest infections for a year on and off. I took antibiotics but the cough is persistent. Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar is an experienced Internal Medicine Specialist and Pulmonologist with expertise in managing respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, and lung infections, along with chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic disorders. He is skilled in critical care, pulmonary function testing, and evidence-based medical management. Dr. Bhavsar is committed to delivering holistic, patient-centered care for long-term health and respiratory wellness.    

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached. Your CT (computed tomography) scan is suggestive of TB (tuberculosis) which is a kind of infection.

Was any sputum test for TB done? Have you taken any treatment for TB?

Please reply to me with answers to the above-asked questions.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor for the quick response.

TB test was done and no sputum was collected. Also, I wanted to understand if multiple centrilobular nodules could indicate malignancy by any chance.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar is an experienced Internal Medicine Specialist and Pulmonologist with expertise in managing respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, and lung infections, along with chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic disorders. He is skilled in critical care, pulmonary function testing, and evidence-based medical management. Dr. Bhavsar is committed to delivering holistic, patient-centered care for long-term health and respiratory wellness.    

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Hello,

Thanks for your follow-up question on icliniq.com.

No, this does not indicate malignancy. This indicates TB is more likely.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 17, 2023
Reviewed At December 17, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar is an experienced Internal Medicine Specialist and Pulmonologist with expertise in managing respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, and lung infections, along with chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic disorders. He is skilled in critical care, pulmonary function testing, and evidence-based medical management. Dr. Bhavsar is committed to delivering holistic, patient-centered care for long-term health and respiratory wellness.    

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Pulmonology (Asthma Doctors)

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar is an experienced Internal Medicine Specialist and Pulmonologist with expertise in managing respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, and lung infections, along with chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic disorders. He is skilled in critical care, pulmonary function testing, and evidence-based medical management. Dr. Bhavsar is committed to delivering holistic, patient-centered care for long-term health and respiratory wellness.    

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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