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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dry Cough
Brief Answer:
more details please
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to healthcaremagic,
I will nee a few more details to analyse your situation better.
1) How did the symptoms start ? did it start with an upper respiratory tract infection ?
2) do you have any heartburn, / acidity ?
3) any mucus dripping into your throat from the back of your nose ?
4) Any history of asthma / wheezing ?
5) Any fever ?
Awaiting your response,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi (MS ENT)
more details please
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to healthcaremagic,
I will nee a few more details to analyse your situation better.
1) How did the symptoms start ? did it start with an upper respiratory tract infection ?
2) do you have any heartburn, / acidity ?
3) any mucus dripping into your throat from the back of your nose ?
4) Any history of asthma / wheezing ?
5) Any fever ?
Awaiting your response,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi (MS ENT)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
I will nee a few more details to analyse your situation better.
1) How did the symptoms start ? did it start with an upper respiratory tract infection ? No. I cant feel any pain or rash kind in my throat or anywhere. I dindt had running nose. Its just a cough. I wont cough for say 3 hours but when it starts its difficult to stop it. I have to take some halls or Yogi Kantika to stop it.
2) do you have any heartburn, / acidity ? No
3) any mucus dripping into your throat from the back of your nose ?No
4) Any history of asthma / wheezing ?No
5) Any fever ? No
I am physically fit, no tiredness, etc. Cough is too much in night while sleeping compared to morning.
1) How did the symptoms start ? did it start with an upper respiratory tract infection ? No. I cant feel any pain or rash kind in my throat or anywhere. I dindt had running nose. Its just a cough. I wont cough for say 3 hours but when it starts its difficult to stop it. I have to take some halls or Yogi Kantika to stop it.
2) do you have any heartburn, / acidity ? No
3) any mucus dripping into your throat from the back of your nose ?No
4) Any history of asthma / wheezing ?No
5) Any fever ? No
I am physically fit, no tiredness, etc. Cough is too much in night while sleeping compared to morning.
Brief Answer:
not to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the details.
From the details I feel you have post viral cough. In this condition, the infection subsides but dry cough continues for upto 8 weeks.
You should see an ENT specialist. You will need a cough syrup that contains codeine or dextromethorphan..
Other general measures also you should follow .
1) Drink plenty of warm fluids.
2) Practice voice rest.
3) Avoid air conditioning and fan.
4) Avoid cold foods.
5) do steam inhalation 4 times a day.
If your cough does not subside even with the above mentioned medicines then asthma will have to be ruled out.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
not to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the details.
From the details I feel you have post viral cough. In this condition, the infection subsides but dry cough continues for upto 8 weeks.
You should see an ENT specialist. You will need a cough syrup that contains codeine or dextromethorphan..
Other general measures also you should follow .
1) Drink plenty of warm fluids.
2) Practice voice rest.
3) Avoid air conditioning and fan.
4) Avoid cold foods.
5) do steam inhalation 4 times a day.
If your cough does not subside even with the above mentioned medicines then asthma will have to be ruled out.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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