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Hi, I Have A Cold Which Got To My Lungs

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Posted on Tue, 25 Dec 2018
Question: Hi, I have a cold which got to my lungs causing me to cough unproductively. I coughed so much I think I tore an abdominal muscle which is very painful. what do I do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Probably a muscle strain due to cough, follow the advice below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Muscular strain is very common while coughing.

I would recommend using anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day.

I would also recommend using an anti inflammatory cream such as Voltaren cream.

Heat compresses and stretching exercises can also be very helpful.

I would also suggest taking an over-the-counter medication that contain Dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant to help with the cough.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi, I Have A Cold Which Got To My Lungs

Brief Answer: Probably a muscle strain due to cough, follow the advice below. Detailed Answer: Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Muscular strain is very common while coughing. I would recommend using anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day. I would also recommend using an anti inflammatory cream such as Voltaren cream. Heat compresses and stretching exercises can also be very helpful. I would also suggest taking an over-the-counter medication that contain Dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant to help with the cough. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.