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What Causes Persistent Cough Despite Taking Medication?
Question: I have a deep cough--drainage--no fever. I have been using OTC product for 2 days which has helped but not eliminated the problem. Do I need to see my doctor?
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Brief Answer:
can continue home treatment for now
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
A cough due to acute infection from cough/cold would normally last 7 to 10 days.
In some cases a person can develop post viral cough where the cough symptoms last for 6 weeks after the other cough symptoms have resolved.
You can consider continuing the XXXXXXX seltzer cold which should contain a cough suppressant, decongestant and pain killer.
The only thing that can be added to this is a mucolytic which is medication to help break up the mucus in the chest so that it can be expelled easier eg guaifenesin or mucomyst
Continue to use fluids, this helps as well to decrease the thickness of any secretions.
If there is worsening of symptoms or they continue beyond the normal of 7 to 10 days, then you should see your doctor
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
can continue home treatment for now
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
A cough due to acute infection from cough/cold would normally last 7 to 10 days.
In some cases a person can develop post viral cough where the cough symptoms last for 6 weeks after the other cough symptoms have resolved.
You can consider continuing the XXXXXXX seltzer cold which should contain a cough suppressant, decongestant and pain killer.
The only thing that can be added to this is a mucolytic which is medication to help break up the mucus in the chest so that it can be expelled easier eg guaifenesin or mucomyst
Continue to use fluids, this helps as well to decrease the thickness of any secretions.
If there is worsening of symptoms or they continue beyond the normal of 7 to 10 days, then you should see your doctor
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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