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[|Human|] My husband is 64 years old. He has had the persistent dry cough for over 7 months. He refuses to go to the Dr. and if anything was wrong with him the nurses at his work would have found something when they gave him his yearly physical at work. That physical was done last Nov. His father died of a type of lukemia as was his half brother. Should I be worried or not. My husband today told me to quit pestering him. I want to know what you may think. Thank you in advance. Ellen
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x-ray. 3.  PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). Because constant cough for 7 months seen in chronic lung infection like tuberculosis or bronchitis. So chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. And treatment is based on the diagnosis. So better to first diagnose himself and then start appropriate treatment.