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Undiagnosed Symptoms (Expert Forum)
Hydrocephalus
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Hydrocephalus
by JB554, Oct 30, 2009 09:52PM
My mom has hydrocephalus and has had a persistent cough for at least a yr. or more. She has taken allergy meds, and has been tested for TB, and we still don't have an answer. She ends up with lots of phlegm in her mouth, but her coughs sound dry. Any ideas? Is this related to her disease?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Nov 02, 2009 06:46AM
, Nov 02, 2009 06:46AM
Difficult to say without evaluation.
There are several reasons for a persistent cough, including, asthma, chronic post nasal drip from allergies, or GERD.
They can be evaluated for individually, with tests like a 24-hr pH study, pulmonary function tests, allergy testing, or imaging the sinuses to evaluate for an infection.
Medications can also lead to a chronic cough. Specifically, ace inhibitors, a type of blood pressure medication.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin Pho, M.D.
KevinMD.com
Twitter.com/KevinMD
Facebook.com/KevinMDblog
There are several reasons for a persistent cough, including, asthma, chronic post nasal drip from allergies, or GERD.
They can be evaluated for individually, with tests like a 24-hr pH study, pulmonary function tests, allergy testing, or imaging the sinuses to evaluate for an infection.
Medications can also lead to a chronic cough. Specifically, ace inhibitors, a type of blood pressure medication.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin Pho, M.D.
KevinMD.com
Twitter.com/KevinMD
Facebook.com/KevinMDblog
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