
Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Clearing Of Throat While Recovering From Severe Flu Symptoms

Thanks,
XXXX
you may have post viral bronchitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your situation and problem.
By your description and history, I think you are having post viral (flu) bronchitis.
The sound 'hmmm' on expiration may be due to spasm of bronchitis.
And night time coughing to clearing throat is also seen in bronchitis.
Post viral bronchitis is common. And no need to worry much as it will resolve by it's own.
And the feeling of clearing throat is also involuntary. It is actually cough reflex initiated by bronchitis. So don't be worried.
Based on my experience, let me assure you - all the symptoms will clear in a few weeks. If you feel the symptoms remain same in the next couple of weeks, perhaps you can consider consulting your doctor and starting treatment for bronchitis.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.


1. I don't feel my throat twitching or anything when the hmmmm sound comes out - could the spasm just be that minor where it causes me to make that involuntary noise over and over as I try to fall asleep?
2. Would a muscle relaxant help reduce or eliminate this spasm, or is there something I can take to help it? It's proving very disruptive to my sleep.
Thanks again, XXXXXXX
muscle relaxant will not be helpful in this spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, spasm will be minor. If it is major then you must be having breathlessness and wheezing.
And routine muscle relaxant will not help in this muscle spasm. Tracheal muscles are involuntary muscles and routine muscle relaxant will not have any effect on it. You need bronchodilators to relieve muscle spasm.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks


steroids will be helpful in your condition.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question.
Yes, corticosteroid will be helpful in your condition.
It is actually having anti inflammatory action. So reduces airway edema and thus clear the spasm.
And yes, it will take atleast 1-2 week to reduce the spasm and improve the symptoms.
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