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60 Year Old with Chronic Dry Cough During Stress - Possible Causes and Tests

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan |1146 Answers |Ask -Follow

General Physician - Answered on Jun 16, 2024

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Question by Srinivasan on Apr 28, 2024Hindi

Health

I am 60 Yrs old, i have dry cough continuously whenever I get stressed or agitated. What diagnostic tests should I undergo to rule out this dry cough.

Ans: Are you on any medication already?

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