In a detailed manner ask the man his complaint (6)

I believe the answer is:

asthma

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'complaint' is the definition.
(asthma is a kind of disease)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for asthma that I've seen before include "Respiratory illness" , "inspiring trouble" , "Distressing ailment affecting breathing" , "Bronchial allergy" , "Breathing complaint" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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