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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dry Cough And Cold
Brief Answer:
Post Viral Cough. Cough Syrups, Home remedies.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Since the cough is now dry and she has a cold, this probably a post viral cough.
2. Since the cough is severe, a cough suppressant such as Syp. Reswas (levodropropizine) or Syp. Ascoril-D (dextromethorphan) will help. If there is still nor relief, a cough syrup with codiene will work. These medications require a prescription by a doctor.
3. There is usually a Post Nasal Drip (PND) due to the cold. Hence an anti-allergic mucolytic such as Relent (cetirizine and ambroxol), in place of CZ Plus, and steam inhalation helps. Cetirizine may cause sleepiness in some people and hence your doctor may prescribe a non-sedating medication.
4. A post viral cough can linger on for weeks. It may also subside on its own. Therefore home remedies such as honey based mixtures, turmeric in warm milk, warm fluids and keeping warm in the cold season will help cure it sooner.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Post Viral Cough. Cough Syrups, Home remedies.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Since the cough is now dry and she has a cold, this probably a post viral cough.
2. Since the cough is severe, a cough suppressant such as Syp. Reswas (levodropropizine) or Syp. Ascoril-D (dextromethorphan) will help. If there is still nor relief, a cough syrup with codiene will work. These medications require a prescription by a doctor.
3. There is usually a Post Nasal Drip (PND) due to the cold. Hence an anti-allergic mucolytic such as Relent (cetirizine and ambroxol), in place of CZ Plus, and steam inhalation helps. Cetirizine may cause sleepiness in some people and hence your doctor may prescribe a non-sedating medication.
4. A post viral cough can linger on for weeks. It may also subside on its own. Therefore home remedies such as honey based mixtures, turmeric in warm milk, warm fluids and keeping warm in the cold season will help cure it sooner.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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