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What Causes Severe Cough And Hoarseness?
Question: I have been horse for about 1 month. My cough is hard but nothing comes up. I use my inhaler every day and sometimes more. no different. I sound terrible. What do you suggest. I am 85 and overweight. thank you so much. XXXXXXX XXXX
Brief Answer:
An ENT examination is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated by an ENT specialist.
I would advise that you should do gargles with warm saline water at least three times daily. An antihistamine like Levocetrizine 5 mg once a day along with a decongestant like Phenylephrine will be helpful (please get appropriate prescription for this from your local physician).
A throat swab culture will help in knowing the appropriate antibiotic for any infection, if present.
A clinical evaluation will help in planning further medical management.
I hope this is helpful to you.
If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
An ENT examination is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated by an ENT specialist.
I would advise that you should do gargles with warm saline water at least three times daily. An antihistamine like Levocetrizine 5 mg once a day along with a decongestant like Phenylephrine will be helpful (please get appropriate prescription for this from your local physician).
A throat swab culture will help in knowing the appropriate antibiotic for any infection, if present.
A clinical evaluation will help in planning further medical management.
I hope this is helpful to you.
If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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