<s>[INST] hello Dr, I am 23 male working.i had heavy dry cough for 1.5 yrs not severe all the time. I have taken x-ray and TB test. Both the tests are normal. For past two months, it is severe and when i went to my family doctor , He advised me to take the below tablets for 30days: Salbutamol - 1 for a day(1/2 for motning and night) Alday- 1 for a day(1/2 for motning and night) Do i need to take any other tests. If i continue the above tablets will it be ok. Please advise.. Thank you for your Suggestions [/INST] Get an eosnophil count done...sometimes long standing cough is due to some allergy in the environment or your occupation...if the count is high, then take an anti allergic drug </s>