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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Tiredness
Question: I have had a cough for tomorrow will be two weeks, it is not as bad as before but just will not go away. No mucus or fever, just a cough that even over the counter medication does seem to help. Feeling tired but not achy.
Brief Answer:
It should resolve spontaneously by next week...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not uncommon to see cough persisting this long especially after a spell of virus / allergy. If the severity is abated and if you do not bring out thick sputum with the cough, I will not be concerned. You may continue mucinex for a few more days. Other prescription cough suppressant / bronchodilator syrups are available on prescription if the current spell is affecting your daily activity.
This cough should settle down by a week. So stay positive.
You may also consider staring vitamin C supplements to boost immunity and healing.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
It should resolve spontaneously by next week...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not uncommon to see cough persisting this long especially after a spell of virus / allergy. If the severity is abated and if you do not bring out thick sputum with the cough, I will not be concerned. You may continue mucinex for a few more days. Other prescription cough suppressant / bronchodilator syrups are available on prescription if the current spell is affecting your daily activity.
This cough should settle down by a week. So stay positive.
You may also consider staring vitamin C supplements to boost immunity and healing.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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