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Question: Hi i have had trouble clear my throat for a week and a half ago persistent cough it has gotten a little better
Brief Answer:
anti histamine/decongestants (oral/topical), topical nasal sprays
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The issues with clearing your throat and coughing may be related to post nasal drip.
This is the most common cause of these symptoms.
It can be due to infection or allergies. The infection can be either viral or bacterial but viral infections are far more common and do not respond to or require antibiotics.
Whether due to viral infection or allergy, the treatment is basically the same with only small differences.
Treatment involves rest, fluids, antihistamines and decongestants (oral and topical) and topical steroid nasal sprays ( in some cases)
Anti histamines/decongestants are available in most cough/cold or allergy meds. In addition to the oral med, can also take otrivine nasal drops for 3 to 5 days even if the nose is not blocked.
It helps with the drip, should not be used for longer than this.
Topical nasal sprays such as nasonex, nasocort, flonase, rhinocort, can be used if there is no improvement.
If your symptoms are improving then sticking to the anti histamine/decongestant combination along with rest and fluids, may be enough.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
anti histamine/decongestants (oral/topical), topical nasal sprays
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The issues with clearing your throat and coughing may be related to post nasal drip.
This is the most common cause of these symptoms.
It can be due to infection or allergies. The infection can be either viral or bacterial but viral infections are far more common and do not respond to or require antibiotics.
Whether due to viral infection or allergy, the treatment is basically the same with only small differences.
Treatment involves rest, fluids, antihistamines and decongestants (oral and topical) and topical steroid nasal sprays ( in some cases)
Anti histamines/decongestants are available in most cough/cold or allergy meds. In addition to the oral med, can also take otrivine nasal drops for 3 to 5 days even if the nose is not blocked.
It helps with the drip, should not be used for longer than this.
Topical nasal sprays such as nasonex, nasocort, flonase, rhinocort, can be used if there is no improvement.
If your symptoms are improving then sticking to the anti histamine/decongestant combination along with rest and fluids, may be enough.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So how long will this last if i have had it almost a week i just dont feel my self
Brief Answer:
can last a few weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi
If related to infection, symptoms can last 1 to 2 weeks in most persons, rarely up to 3 weeks. This related to clearing of the throat. Coughing related to a viral infection can persist for up to 6 weeks, it can persist even if other symptoms resolve, this is called post viral cough
If related to allergies they will wax and wane, come and go until reduce exposure to source of allergy if possible
can last a few weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi
If related to infection, symptoms can last 1 to 2 weeks in most persons, rarely up to 3 weeks. This related to clearing of the throat. Coughing related to a viral infection can persist for up to 6 weeks, it can persist even if other symptoms resolve, this is called post viral cough
If related to allergies they will wax and wane, come and go until reduce exposure to source of allergy if possible
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What do i do just take wat u told me what can i take to relieve the stress caused by it because i get urge to cough/ clear throat and it doesnt u dont think this is life threatening right
Brief Answer:
anti histamine/decongestants, topical nasal sprays, cough suppressants
Detailed Answer:
HI
No, it is not life threatening in any way.
You can take the decongestants/anti histamines mentioned, these are over the counter medications
If the coughing is very annoying or persistent, you can use a cough suppressant, which is also over the counter
Please feel free to ask anything else
anti histamine/decongestants, topical nasal sprays, cough suppressants
Detailed Answer:
HI
No, it is not life threatening in any way.
You can take the decongestants/anti histamines mentioned, these are over the counter medications
If the coughing is very annoying or persistent, you can use a cough suppressant, which is also over the counter
Please feel free to ask anything else
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Would smoking cause this because i have in the past this wouldnt be lung cancer? I smoked for 2years
Brief Answer:
lung cancer is usually after a longer time
Detailed Answer:
hi
Smoking can cause coughing, no usually post nasal drip however.
Lung cancer can occur with smoking but usually after a longer period of time than 2 years so it is not likely.
It would be best though, if possible to stop smoking if you haven't already. Lung cancer isn't the only cancer it causes.
lung cancer is usually after a longer time
Detailed Answer:
hi
Smoking can cause coughing, no usually post nasal drip however.
Lung cancer can occur with smoking but usually after a longer period of time than 2 years so it is not likely.
It would be best though, if possible to stop smoking if you haven't already. Lung cancer isn't the only cancer it causes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It just seems so irritating that i cant get a good cough its a cough thats dry and doesnt clear my throat i sometimes get the urge to cough sometimes i think im freaking out doc like i try to cough good but it doesnt happen
Brief Answer:
understandable
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is understandable that this would be frustrating and difficult to deal with.
The meds and nose spray mentioned should help you.
There are other meds but these would be used if the first line medications are not effective
understandable
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is understandable that this would be frustrating and difficult to deal with.
The meds and nose spray mentioned should help you.
There are other meds but these would be used if the first line medications are not effective
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Well i got allegra im taking it every day what a good nasal spray by name if u can
Brief Answer:
use allegra d if using plain allegra
Detailed Answer:
HI
If it is plain allegra switch to allegra d.
Use otrivine or normal saline for a few days, these are topical decongestants
Topical steroid nasal sprays include nasonex, nasocort, flonase, rhinocort etc
use allegra d if using plain allegra
Detailed Answer:
HI
If it is plain allegra switch to allegra d.
Use otrivine or normal saline for a few days, these are topical decongestants
Topical steroid nasal sprays include nasonex, nasocort, flonase, rhinocort etc
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Well i went to dr awhile ago they gave me loradine 10mg is that good
Brief Answer:
antihistamine decongestant combination
Detailed Answer:
HI
If it is loratidine D (d meaning the loratidine is combined with a decongestant), then this if fine.-
You can use any anti histamine decongestant combination
antihistamine decongestant combination
Detailed Answer:
HI
If it is loratidine D (d meaning the loratidine is combined with a decongestant), then this if fine.-
You can use any anti histamine decongestant combination
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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