Suggest Treatment For Recurring Chronic Dry Cough

Posted on Tue, 11 Aug 2015

Question: I have had a chronic dry cough for months. It's like a tickle and dry cough. Have been to and internist, ENT and lung doc. I am taking (2) 40 mg of pantoprazole 2 times a day.Was taking 1/2 that amt. but cough returned.Have switched to Kava instead of regular coffee. Tickle and cough will not go away. I am so frustrated as it seemed to leave and then returned. I am so tired of this! What shall I do?. I am female, age 68, weight is 154 and I am 5'8" tall. Physically I feel just fine.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Are you having any allergy?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Chronic dry cough can be due to allergy.
So please let me know if you are having any allergies.
You may need antihistamine and anti allergic drugs.
Do you have other symptoms like breathing difficulty, wheezing, sneezing etc?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

I forgot to say that I was allergy tested 3 weeks ago. Dust and cedar trees are the only allergens to test positive. Lung doctor thought it could be the triamterene HCZ I have taken for years.
I have no breathing problems.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Are you hypertensive?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes triamterene HCZ can cause coughing.
This drug is used for hypertension.
So are you hypertensive?
Please reply me answer of above asked question, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar