I'm worried about my dad. He had TB last year, and we finished his treatment in April. But now it looks like the TB is coming back. Could you recommend a really good doctor?

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I've been dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and I'm using an inhaler. However, I'm still having frequent coughing episodes. Is there something else I should be doing or changing to help reduce the coughing?

Seroflo rotahaler sos for breathing difficulty is advised to the patient.

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I'm curious and a bit worried about something. Whenever I drink liquids, I start coughing and feel a wet sensation in my oxygen pipe. Could this be a sign of something I should be concerned about?

That could be due to allergy consume warm foods and identify the triggering factor and avoid it

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My mom's been dealing with a dry chronic cough for years. Sometimes it gets worse, and it's kind of annoying to listen to. She's been smoking for a long time too. Are there any treatments for chronic cough? And do you know what might be causing it?

smoking is the reason for cough. try taking hot water everyday as many days as you can

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