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What Causes Prolonged Cough?
Question: im under the care of my local physician. over the past week i have had this pronounced cough with flu like symptoms no nausea but loss of energy.
the coughing has produced thick phlem producing the occasional difficulty of breathing. no fever.
My girlfriend made this combination of soup with garlic cayene slightly spiced but wow did it clear my breathing among making me regular somewhat.
at 130am i woke up coughing like crazy again and of course my lungs are sore when i breathe
im breating easy now but now im really tired. this is getting a little crazy
overall my energy has restored im taking cough medicines which are a very temporary measure.....
the coughing has produced thick phlem producing the occasional difficulty of breathing. no fever.
My girlfriend made this combination of soup with garlic cayene slightly spiced but wow did it clear my breathing among making me regular somewhat.
at 130am i woke up coughing like crazy again and of course my lungs are sore when i breathe
im breating easy now but now im really tired. this is getting a little crazy
overall my energy has restored im taking cough medicines which are a very temporary measure.....
Brief Answer:
Yes, it may be a viral.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Yes, it may be a viral infection with little more than usual severity.
I would like to know if you have any allergy or have any history of asthma in the past because that may be the cause for prolonged cough.
I`m glad that you are already feeling better. You should continue your medication and other supportive measures.
For the cough, please nebulize yourself with levolin and budecort solution. Or you may take inhaler medicine like aerocort. Consult your PCP for the local brands, dosage and correct technique of taking inhalers and nebulization.
Hot beverages may help just like the soup prepared by your girl friend.
Yes, it may be a viral.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Yes, it may be a viral infection with little more than usual severity.
I would like to know if you have any allergy or have any history of asthma in the past because that may be the cause for prolonged cough.
I`m glad that you are already feeling better. You should continue your medication and other supportive measures.
For the cough, please nebulize yourself with levolin and budecort solution. Or you may take inhaler medicine like aerocort. Consult your PCP for the local brands, dosage and correct technique of taking inhalers and nebulization.
Hot beverages may help just like the soup prepared by your girl friend.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
thankyou i have a symbicort inhaler but its expire my attacks appear to be stress related i havent been tested for allergies but think i should
Brief Answer:
Attacks are mainly due to allergy.
Detailed Answer:
The attacks are mainly due to allergy and may get aggravated with stress.
Symbicort is good. Get a fresh one within the exp date.
You may get an allergy test done as it may help you to avoid contact with the incriminating substance.
Attacks are mainly due to allergy.
Detailed Answer:
The attacks are mainly due to allergy and may get aggravated with stress.
Symbicort is good. Get a fresh one within the exp date.
You may get an allergy test done as it may help you to avoid contact with the incriminating substance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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