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Suggest Treatment For Severe Flu Amd Cough

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Posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2014
Question: Hi Doctor
I am suffering from severe flu, cough and old since past 1 week, I have undergone the 5 days antibiotic course and still i am having the cough.
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Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Detailed ent examination, x-ray pns.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,


I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I would like to ask you few more details.

Is there any associated fever or wheeze ?
Is cough associated with sputum?


Kindly get back to me with details.


As per your clinical details, cough could be due to

1. sinusitis (post nasal drip can cause cough)

2. Acid reflux can cause cough.

3. lung related infections.


I suggest you to consult ENT surgeon and get detailed ENT examination, x-ray para nasal sinuses (sinusitis), blood tests ( infection or allergy). If necessary laryngoscopy procedure (acid reflux causes acid laryngitis).


In the mean time, continue steam inhalation, avoid consuming chilled products (curd/ice creams).


Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.


Wishing you good health.



Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (12 minutes later)
Not suffering from fever and wheeze. I fell the rise in heartbeat only when i cough a lot.

Yes, cough is associated with Sputum.
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Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
PRODUCTIVE SPUTUM, REQUIRES XRAY, BLOOD TESTS.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,


Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.


In my opinion, As your cough- persistent, productive and you have already completed one course of antibiotics, requires investigations (I have already mentioned) for proper diagnosis and exact treatment.


Hope, I have answered your query.

Take care.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Flu Amd Cough

Brief Answer: Detailed ent examination, x-ray pns. Detailed Answer: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I would like to ask you few more details. Is there any associated fever or wheeze ? Is cough associated with sputum? Kindly get back to me with details. As per your clinical details, cough could be due to 1. sinusitis (post nasal drip can cause cough) 2. Acid reflux can cause cough. 3. lung related infections. I suggest you to consult ENT surgeon and get detailed ENT examination, x-ray para nasal sinuses (sinusitis), blood tests ( infection or allergy). If necessary laryngoscopy procedure (acid reflux causes acid laryngitis). In the mean time, continue steam inhalation, avoid consuming chilled products (curd/ice creams). Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.