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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Dry Cough

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Posted on Sat, 20 Dec 2014
Question: i cough when I take deep breath, no fever its a hacking dry cough, got chest xray, came back normal
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pleurisy

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Cough while taking deep breath means that your pleura is affected and inflammed. Pleura is a thin lining of the lung and its prone for viral infections. In pleuritis the x ray is often normal
Here is what you should do

1. Get a complete blood count to rule out an infection
2. Tab Atarax is the ideal anti inflammatory for this condition. It can be taken twice daily. It causes mild drowsiness in some patients, in such situations the morning dose can be skipped
3. Continue to take antibiotics
4. Watch out for fever and breathlessness
5. Avoid cold beverages, oily food and smoking

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (3 minutes later)
what is Tab Atarax, I need prescription for that
Also, it feels like my air way in my chest sometimes feels warm
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Tab Atarax is Hydroxyzine, it is an anti histamininc agent often given to reduce inflammation. If Hydroxyzine is not over the counter drug in your area then please approach your GP for a prescription

Feeling of heaviness of the chest and warmth is because of the inflammation. It usually subsides within a week's time

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Dry Cough

Brief Answer: Pleurisy Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Cough while taking deep breath means that your pleura is affected and inflammed. Pleura is a thin lining of the lung and its prone for viral infections. In pleuritis the x ray is often normal Here is what you should do 1. Get a complete blood count to rule out an infection 2. Tab Atarax is the ideal anti inflammatory for this condition. It can be taken twice daily. It causes mild drowsiness in some patients, in such situations the morning dose can be skipped 3. Continue to take antibiotics 4. Watch out for fever and breathlessness 5. Avoid cold beverages, oily food and smoking I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards