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Suggest Treatment For Coughing Up Of Mucus
Question: I cough up mucus every morning. I have never smoked. This just started a few weeks ago after having a bad cough for 3 weeks. My lungs were clear
Brief Answer:
may be due to post nasal drip
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
The mucus on mornings may be related to post nasal drip of mucus.
This is the most common cause of mucus in the throat and also the most common reason for a persistent cough.
There are some persons who are not aware of the drip itself.
Initial treatment normally consists of an antihistamine decongestant combination. If this not effective then topical steroids sprays or other oral medication would be added.
The antihistamine decongestant combinations would be available over the counter eg zyrtec d, allegra d, claritine d, benadryl d
It can unfortunately sometimes take 1 to 2 weeks for response. If one does not occur then the steroid spray can be added eg nasonex, nasocort, flonase, rhinocort.
This would require a prescription
Medications such as montelukast and ketotifen are also considered if there is no response.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may be due to post nasal drip
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
The mucus on mornings may be related to post nasal drip of mucus.
This is the most common cause of mucus in the throat and also the most common reason for a persistent cough.
There are some persons who are not aware of the drip itself.
Initial treatment normally consists of an antihistamine decongestant combination. If this not effective then topical steroids sprays or other oral medication would be added.
The antihistamine decongestant combinations would be available over the counter eg zyrtec d, allegra d, claritine d, benadryl d
It can unfortunately sometimes take 1 to 2 weeks for response. If one does not occur then the steroid spray can be added eg nasonex, nasocort, flonase, rhinocort.
This would require a prescription
Medications such as montelukast and ketotifen are also considered if there is no response.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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