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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Upper Respiratory Infection
Question: I have a sever cough for weeks. went to dr & he said 'viral upper respiratory infection. with cough'
the did say my chest was clear.
old me to take over the counter zyrtec & cough a syrup. that's it. I can't sleep or even talk for coughing so hard. this is just not right? can you suggest something?
the did say my chest was clear.
old me to take over the counter zyrtec & cough a syrup. that's it. I can't sleep or even talk for coughing so hard. this is just not right? can you suggest something?
Brief Answer:
Recommend cough suppressants and glucocorticoids
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I would recommend a few medications that can help to suppress the cough:
+Codeine
+Dextromethorphan
+Glucocorticoids (that can help reduce the swelling caused by the infection and in turn help suppress the cough)
+Sips of lukewarm water with drops of honey in it
Stating facts, an upper respiratory tract infection of a viral source is a self-resolving condition not requiring medication. If it were of bacterial source then it could have been treated with antibiotics, but as yours is of a viral source medicine usually calls for the infection to run its course.
I hope you understand, and I also hope you can request your doctor for a prescription as I cannot write you one, and even if I do it will not be accepted by your pharmaceuticals. Please do not hesitate to write to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Recommend cough suppressants and glucocorticoids
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I would recommend a few medications that can help to suppress the cough:
+Codeine
+Dextromethorphan
+Glucocorticoids (that can help reduce the swelling caused by the infection and in turn help suppress the cough)
+Sips of lukewarm water with drops of honey in it
Stating facts, an upper respiratory tract infection of a viral source is a self-resolving condition not requiring medication. If it were of bacterial source then it could have been treated with antibiotics, but as yours is of a viral source medicine usually calls for the infection to run its course.
I hope you understand, and I also hope you can request your doctor for a prescription as I cannot write you one, and even if I do it will not be accepted by your pharmaceuticals. Please do not hesitate to write to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
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