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Suggest Treatment For Post Nasal Drip Along With Cough

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Posted on Thu, 29 Jan 2015
Question: I was diagnosed with Bronchitis last week. Finished my z-pack yesterday. I have been having bilateral cheek and upper lip numbness for the past 3 days. I feel like I went to the dentist and had a nice dose of novacaine. What could be the cause? I am still coughing a lot. I was also told that I had a good amount of post nasal drip when I was examined. Thanks for you time.
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Answered by Dr. Deepashree (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
May be viral neuronitis,

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query. In my opinion, you might be having viral neuronitis secondary to viral bronchitis. Antibiotics are given to reduce the secondary bacterial infection.
Continue treatment prescribed by your doctor. If symptoms persists, then you can be started on oral steroids and carbamazepine Tablet for 2 weeks. Discuss about this with your doctor.

Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Post Nasal Drip Along With Cough

Brief Answer: May be viral neuronitis, Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for your query. In my opinion, you might be having viral neuronitis secondary to viral bronchitis. Antibiotics are given to reduce the secondary bacterial infection. Continue treatment prescribed by your doctor. If symptoms persists, then you can be started on oral steroids and carbamazepine Tablet for 2 weeks. Discuss about this with your doctor. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.