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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dry Cough
Posted on
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Mon, 15 Feb 2016
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Question : i started having a realy dry cough last night and couldnt seep the whole night because of it now it feels like i have congestion in my lunch and chest what could this be ?
Brief Answer:
likely a viral illness
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The most common cause of your symptoms would be a viral illness such as the common cold or flu virus.
The flu is normally associated with severe symptoms as well as fatigue, muscle aches/pain, joint pain, fever, headache and joint pain.
If these symptoms are not present then it is possible that it maybe the cough/cold.
This can affect the upper and lower aspects of the airways. The coughing is due to irritation of the throat and lower airways eg bronchi.
Treatment includes :(1) fluids and rest- fluids would help to break up any secretions
(2)if the cough because wet, and this may occur since you are starting to feel congested- then a mucolytic would help- these are medications that help to break up mucus
eg guaifenesin, mucomyst, bisolvan
(3) cough suppressant- dextromethorphan
Available over the counter
(4)any aches or pains can be treated with paracetamol
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
likely a viral illness
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The most common cause of your symptoms would be a viral illness such as the common cold or flu virus.
The flu is normally associated with severe symptoms as well as fatigue, muscle aches/pain, joint pain, fever, headache and joint pain.
If these symptoms are not present then it is possible that it maybe the cough/cold.
This can affect the upper and lower aspects of the airways. The coughing is due to irritation of the throat and lower airways eg bronchi.
Treatment includes :(1) fluids and rest- fluids would help to break up any secretions
(2)if the cough because wet, and this may occur since you are starting to feel congested- then a mucolytic would help- these are medications that help to break up mucus
eg guaifenesin, mucomyst, bisolvan
(3) cough suppressant- dextromethorphan
Available over the counter
(4)any aches or pains can be treated with paracetamol
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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