Persistent Cough: When to Worry? | Dr Chennamchetty Vijay Kumar, Apollo Hospitals

Описание: Dr Chennamchetty Vijay Kumar - Senior Pulmonologist
In this video, Dr Chennamchetty Vijay Kumar, a Senior Pulmonologist and a Specialist in Respiratory Medicine at Apollo Hospitals, discusses the clinical significance of a persistent cough. A cough that lasts a long time is often disregarded as a minor symptom, but could represent respiratory, cardiac and systemic disorders that need to be evaluated in a timely manner.

According to Dr Vijay Kumar, typical and severe causes of chronic cough are asthma, sinus disease, acid reflux, sleep apnea, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, and lung cancer. Another issue mentioned is the increased influence of air pollution and indoor air quality on lung health, even among non-smokers.

The video talks about the dangers of self-medication and excessive use of over-the-counter cough syrup and antibiotics, with children and older patients being the most vulnerable. Imaging, lung function tests, and exercise assessments are mentioned as highly advanced diagnostic methods that should be promoted in the diagnosis process.

The objective of this interview will be to raise awareness of identifying red flags, seeking early specialist treatment, and living a healthy lifestyle that preserves lung health in the long term.

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