Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough Causing Sleeplessness

Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2015

Question: hi Doctor..

I am getting dry cough lot at night time can't sleep what should I do.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
need to know few things first.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I want to know few things first.
1. Since how many days you have this dry cough.?
2. Do you have another allergic symptoms like sneezing or redness of eyes?
3. Have you undergone any tests like chest x ray or PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ).?
So reply me these answers, so that I can guide you further.
I will be happy to help you further .
Wish you good health.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (7 hours later)

thanks for the reply.. I haven't gone through any X ray or any tests.. I don't have any allergic on redness of eyes.. yes sneezing is there.. that's all..

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
seems mostly URTI.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question.
Thanks for the information.
I think you are having pharyngitis and rhinitis, mostly due to viral infection.
So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid oily and spicy food.
2. Drink plenty of fluids. Keep yourself hydrated.
3. Warm water gargles 5 - 6 times a day.
4. Start macrolide group of antibiotic.
5. Take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
Since these drugs are prescribed medicines, you need to consult your doctor for the prescription.
If you are not improving with these after 5 days of treatment then get done chest x ray and PFT ( PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST ) to rule out lower respiratory tract infection ( LRTI ) and bronchitis.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, please close the conversation and rate the answer.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E