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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough That Starts With A Tickle In Throat

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Posted on Tue, 7 Jul 2015
Question: My dry cough starts with a tickle in my throat. It is not a severe cough.I hardly cough at night.Though the cough is dry I do have a little phlegm whenever I clear my throat. Please let me know what I should take for it
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better to take antihistamine drug.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of viral Upper respiratory tract infection is more.
So better to start following things.
1. Avoid oily and spicy food.
2. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
3. Start antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
4. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
You will mostly improve in 1 week.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough That Starts With A Tickle In Throat

Brief Answer: Better to take antihistamine drug. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of viral Upper respiratory tract infection is more. So better to start following things. 1. Avoid oily and spicy food. 2. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. 3. Start antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs. 4. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. You will mostly improve in 1 week. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.