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What Causes Dry Cough, Fever And Body Pains?
Question: Good Day Dr.
I was having severe flu like symptoms with running nose and body ache and mild feeling of fever for two days. I am bit asthmatic and was taking anti-allergic some times like Montec-LC to suppress sneezing and running nose. As my condition was worsening have stated taking Azithral- 500(Azithromycin) three days (one tab daily). Now my running nose and sneezing condition have improved but have started dry like cough and it is sever in night time. I have to keep my head in escalated position to get sleep. Pls. advice.
I was having severe flu like symptoms with running nose and body ache and mild feeling of fever for two days. I am bit asthmatic and was taking anti-allergic some times like Montec-LC to suppress sneezing and running nose. As my condition was worsening have stated taking Azithral- 500(Azithromycin) three days (one tab daily). Now my running nose and sneezing condition have improved but have started dry like cough and it is sever in night time. I have to keep my head in escalated position to get sleep. Pls. advice.
Brief Answer:
can take cough syrup
Detailed Answer:
hello,
for dry cough you can take cough syrup with central cough suppressantb like dextromethorphan.
give your voice some rest. do not scream and whisper.
drink lots of water, vocal cords do not heal if there is dehydration.
do steam inhalation 5 times daily with plain water.
do not eat cold foods and drinks.
continue antibiotics and you should be fine
regards,
dr rajkishori godhi
can take cough syrup
Detailed Answer:
hello,
for dry cough you can take cough syrup with central cough suppressantb like dextromethorphan.
give your voice some rest. do not scream and whisper.
drink lots of water, vocal cords do not heal if there is dehydration.
do steam inhalation 5 times daily with plain water.
do not eat cold foods and drinks.
continue antibiotics and you should be fine
regards,
dr rajkishori godhi
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