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What Causes Chronic Cold And Cough?
Question: I have had a perpetual head cold with a terrible cough for momths with no indication of clearing up
Brief Answer:
As mention below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Welcome to HCM
I understand your concern.
You have develop chronic cold and cough.
It could be viral infection and Chronic bronchitis.
I would suggest to undergo Chest X-ray, complete blood count to rule out the pneumonia,and tuberculosis.
Take following advises:
Take tusq cough syrup 10ml twice daily for 4 days.
Drink plenty of lukewarm water
Steam inhalation-2-3 times per day.
Salt water gargle twice daily.
Avoid cold temperatures and polluted area.
Avoid smoking if you are smoker.
Take healthy diet and fresh fruits.
Do regular exercise like walking and yoga.
If you have fever then take Tab paracetamol
Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if you have further query.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
As mention below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Welcome to HCM
I understand your concern.
You have develop chronic cold and cough.
It could be viral infection and Chronic bronchitis.
I would suggest to undergo Chest X-ray, complete blood count to rule out the pneumonia,and tuberculosis.
Take following advises:
Take tusq cough syrup 10ml twice daily for 4 days.
Drink plenty of lukewarm water
Steam inhalation-2-3 times per day.
Salt water gargle twice daily.
Avoid cold temperatures and polluted area.
Avoid smoking if you are smoker.
Take healthy diet and fresh fruits.
Do regular exercise like walking and yoga.
If you have fever then take Tab paracetamol
Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if you have further query.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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