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Suggest Treatment For Cold, Chest Congestion And Cough

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Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2015
Question: I caught a cold on December 17 ive been extremely congested coughing a lot in the last week ive gotten to feel better but over night while laying down its very hard to sleep I sleep in my recliner so I don't have to lay all the way down since its been about 4 weeks should I worry about seeing a doctor or can I continue to let it run its course
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
PND, cough, congestion, sleepless more than a month.Seek medical attention.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. You seem to have developed a Post Nasal Drip (PND)which worsens the cough and prevents you from sleeping.

2. It's been a month so it is recommended that you seek medical attention.

3. There is also a possibility that the ibuprofen is causing side effects.

4. There are many medications that can ease your symptoms such as anti-allergics, mucolytics, anti-tussives (for the cough), steroids, antibiotics, steam inhalation and medicated gargles. Most of these will require a prescription.

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

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Cold, Chest Congestion And Cough

Brief Answer: PND, cough, congestion, sleepless more than a month.Seek medical attention. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. You seem to have developed a Post Nasal Drip (PND)which worsens the cough and prevents you from sleeping. 2. It's been a month so it is recommended that you seek medical attention. 3. There is also a possibility that the ibuprofen is causing side effects. 4. There are many medications that can ease your symptoms such as anti-allergics, mucolytics, anti-tussives (for the cough), steroids, antibiotics, steam inhalation and medicated gargles. Most of these will require a prescription. I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them. Regards.