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I Had A Sinus Infection A Few Days Ago And
Question: I had a sinus infection a few days ago and it cleared up but now I have a small dry cough and it hurts alittle to breath in and out in my chest. And I can tell there is mucous I am trying to cough up but can’t. What should I do?
Brief Answer:
Mucolytics can be tried.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
It is quite common after an episode of sinusitis.
As first-line management, you can try over the counter available expectorant cough syrups to clear mucus and to get relief from cough. Steam inhalation will also help to open up sinuses and clear mucus.
Nothing much to worry and you would be fine in a few days.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks
Mucolytics can be tried.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
It is quite common after an episode of sinusitis.
As first-line management, you can try over the counter available expectorant cough syrups to clear mucus and to get relief from cough. Steam inhalation will also help to open up sinuses and clear mucus.
Nothing much to worry and you would be fine in a few days.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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