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With a history of chronic cough (Pulmonary Dr. has treated with Nasacort, Allegra-D, Singulair for allergy and Omeprarole for recently discovered hiatal hernia), I was pleased when it disappeared totally with above meds. The Singular was discontinued three weeks ago in an effort to reduce meds and determine which are still necessary. Have had 7 out of 33 radiation treatments for breast cancer (successful lumpectomy, no lymph node involvement determined by sentinel node biopsy). The cough, with no other cold symptoms, returned approximately one week ago and has gotten progressively worse. Should I add back the Singulair? Surely the cough can't be due to the radiation treatments since they only began 1 1/2 weeks ago? Will be adding Arimidex to the mix in March after last radiation. Your thoughts please!
I agree that it is unlikely that your cough has anything to do with either your radiation therapy or your breast cancer. However that statement also puts it outside my area of expertise here since as by my contract I'm here ONLY as a cancer dr.! I strongly do suggest that you discuss this with your pulmonary dr.!
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| Comment | You were correct, my question was not directly related to the radiation treatment...but your response helped me focus on pulmonary (added back Singulair and cough is gone!)...will hold on other experimental pulm med changes until after cancer treatment. | ||
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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
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I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience in diagnostics and treatment of breast tumours.
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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps.You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.
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