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I Have A Huge Quantity Of Cough Buildup. How Can

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Posted on Sun, 14 Jul 2019
Question: I have a huge quantity of cough buildup. how can I get rid of that fast?
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Answered by Dr. AJEET SINGH (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Cough management

Detailed Answer:
Hi...
Welcome to "Ask a doctor" service.
I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX

Usually a cough build up is due to infection and inflammation of respiratory tract.
For such a patient in my clinic,I prescribe a course of antibiotics (usually amoxicillin and quinolones like moxifloxacin) along with antihistamininics like levocetrizine and desloratidine.
Steam inhalation causes mucolysis and it is easy to cough the sputum out.
Hot saline gargles and anti-inflammatory drugs like Advil would decrease the inflammatory response.
I also prescribe menthol lozenges and cough suppressants like Benadryl.

Keep yourself well hydrated and drink plenty of hot fluids like vegetable soups and green tea.
It is also good to have ginger and honey in the morning as they have got significant anti-inflammatory and mucolytic properties.
Avoid oily and chilled food stuffs and abstain from smoking.

If the things do not improve then visit your doctor who would procure your blood work,sputum examination and x ray of chest before starting your treatment.

Hope that I have answered your query.
If you have any doubts,please let me know.
Stay healthy.
Regards.
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I Have A Huge Quantity Of Cough Buildup. How Can

Brief Answer: Cough management Detailed Answer: Hi... Welcome to "Ask a doctor" service. I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX Usually a cough build up is due to infection and inflammation of respiratory tract. For such a patient in my clinic,I prescribe a course of antibiotics (usually amoxicillin and quinolones like moxifloxacin) along with antihistamininics like levocetrizine and desloratidine. Steam inhalation causes mucolysis and it is easy to cough the sputum out. Hot saline gargles and anti-inflammatory drugs like Advil would decrease the inflammatory response. I also prescribe menthol lozenges and cough suppressants like Benadryl. Keep yourself well hydrated and drink plenty of hot fluids like vegetable soups and green tea. It is also good to have ginger and honey in the morning as they have got significant anti-inflammatory and mucolytic properties. Avoid oily and chilled food stuffs and abstain from smoking. If the things do not improve then visit your doctor who would procure your blood work,sputum examination and x ray of chest before starting your treatment. Hope that I have answered your query. If you have any doubts,please let me know. Stay healthy. Regards.