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My mother is OK after a long treatment of MDR TB but now she has persistent dry/allergic cough. How can this cough be treated ? What are the options ? Thanks.
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Your mother is very lucky that is cured of MDR TB. Cough may be due to post TB bronchiactasis/fibrosis.Keep her good immunity.Get her vaccinated against FLU and Peumococcal disease.Get her regular examination by your respiratory physician. Dr mc gupta MD Respiratory dis.
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Cough post TB is usually due to post tb sequelae like bronchiectasis. Inhaled bronchodilators may ease the cough.
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It could be Bronchitis. Get a PFT test and see a Chest Physician .
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