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Suggest Remedy For Severe Cough While On Codeine

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2016
Question: I had 7 weeks of radiation on my throat 5 days a week. Now, 10 weeks later, I have a bad cough. Am
taking codeine cough medicine once or twice a day. Not getting better. Any advice?have you heard of Azithromycin or Pred/Nystat/Diphen susp (swich & swallow)?
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
These are common issues post radiation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. Radiation lowers immunity. It also damages the delicate throat tissues causing inflammation.

2. Hence you need to take antibiotics, anti-fungals, anti-inflammatory medication (including steroids), mucolytics, anti-reflux medications, medicated gargles, cough suppressants, sialogogues as you have mentioned above.

3. Get a Videolaryngoscopy (VL'Scopy) done. Sputum culture for three consecutive days, a Chest X-ray and auscultation should be done.

I hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Cough While On Codeine

Brief Answer: These are common issues post radiation. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. Radiation lowers immunity. It also damages the delicate throat tissues causing inflammation. 2. Hence you need to take antibiotics, anti-fungals, anti-inflammatory medication (including steroids), mucolytics, anti-reflux medications, medicated gargles, cough suppressants, sialogogues as you have mentioned above. 3. Get a Videolaryngoscopy (VL'Scopy) done. Sputum culture for three consecutive days, a Chest X-ray and auscultation should be done. I hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be available to answer them. Regards.