Cough for 2 weeks or more
For cough for 2 weeks or more, see chest specialists first.
A cough lasting 2 weeks or more needs assessment for TB in Bangladesh. Asthma, smoking and acid coming up from the stomach can also cause a lasting cough.
Also searched as: অনেক দিনের কাশি, কাশি সারছে না, onek diner kashi, kashi sarche na, onek din dhore kashi
Go to hospital now
- Severe breathing difficulty or blue lips
- More than a few spots of coughed-up blood, or any blood with chest pain or breathlessness
Who to see: Chest Specialists
A chest or medicine doctor can arrange TB assessment. You can also go directly to a government or NTP-supported TB service for free TB testing and treatment; a specialist appointment is not required first.
See a doctor today
- A cough lasting 2 weeks or more, especially with fever, night sweats or weight loss
- Small blood streaks without the emergency signs above
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Common questions
- Which doctor should I see for cough for 2 weeks or more (onek diner kashi)?
- See chest specialists first. A chest or medicine doctor can arrange TB assessment. You can also go directly to a government or NTP-supported TB service for free TB testing and treatment; a specialist appointment is not required first.
- When should you go to hospital straight away?
- Severe breathing difficulty or blue lips; More than a few spots of coughed-up blood, or any blood with chest pain or breathlessness. Emergency number: 999.
- Where can I find chest specialists?
- Most chest specialists are listed in Dhaka (237), Chattogram (46), Cumilla (45), Barishal (31), Faridpur (28). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaChattogramCumillaBarishalFaridpur