If you have any irritant in your throat like dust, smoke, or fluid, a cough is the body's reflex action to clear the throat. A cough is the most frequent symptom of an infection in the upper and lower respiratory tract like bronchitis, asthma, COPD, common cold, flu, and emphysema. A cough can be dry (non-productive) or accompanied with sputum (productive).
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My wife's blood report shows abnormal monocytes and ESR. Is this cause for concern?
Query: Hello doctor, Me and my wife got an annual blood test done. Few of my wife's results are off the radar. She is 30 years old, and she had a mild cough when the tests were done. She becomes tired very easily. In the attached hemogram report, her monocytes are 0 and ESR is 80. Rest of the tests includi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern, but after a detailed evaluation of your wife's reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I would say there is nothing to worry. Only monocytes levels are low, it does not mean much. It does not cause anything serious if ... Read Full »
Why do I have cough periodically?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an electrical engineering student. My age is 21 years. I have been facing some problems in the last five years. When I get a cough, I feel uneasy, and this problem is there throughout the year. If I do not take any medicine, water comes out of my nose and irritates me. I consulte... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is clear from your case history and symptoms that you are suffering from two disorders, namely: 1. Allergic rhinitis. 2. Allergic bronchitis. Kindly get the following tests done from a good lab to evaluate your reports and suggest the appropriate treatment.... Read Full »