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Chronic Cough

Cough lasting for more than a month in children and more than two months in adults is termed chronic cough. It is a condition of concern. Chronic cough can either be wet and productive or dry. It may address underlying issues like bronchitis, acid reflux, drug-induced due to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE) drugs, asthma, postnasal drip, etc., needing immediate management.

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I have had a productive cough for two weeks. Do I have COPD?

Query: Hello doctor, I had my first appointment with a new pulmonologist today. I presented with a productive (clear) cough which I have had for two weeks. I am very frightened by them and I am terrified that I have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as it seems to appear from the numbers. The d...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Percentage predicted means how much is your observed value to the expected value. The computer predicts based on your height, age and gender and on equations how much your FEV1 (forced expiratory volume) and FVC (forced vital capacity) values should be if you are norm...  Read Full »

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