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I Have Dry Cough And Feels Like Hair Went In
Question: i have dry cough and feels like hair went in throat. but cough was since last 4-5 days
Brief Answer:
It is allergic pharyngitis
Detailed Answer:
Hii. Welcome to the Ask A Doctor services.
Its seems that you are having allergic pharyngitis with throat irritation and cough for last 5 days. It is allergic pharyngitis which is inflammation of the throat due to acid reflux from the stomach or due to allergens like cold, dust, household smoke, pollen from flowers. Are you having any running nose, sneezing, headache?
You can start betadine or warm saline gargle which will reduce the inflammation of the throat. Take some antiallergic tablet levocetrizine which will reduce the inflammation. If you are having cough then you can take some mucolytic syrup bromhexine to reduce the cough and clear the mucus. Take steam inhalation. Drink more water. Take less spicy food. Avoid smoking, alcohol.
If the cough persists for than 1 week then do a chest x ray and throat swab for culture and sensitivity and review with the reports. No need for antibiotics for now.
Please review if you have any queries.
It is allergic pharyngitis
Detailed Answer:
Hii. Welcome to the Ask A Doctor services.
Its seems that you are having allergic pharyngitis with throat irritation and cough for last 5 days. It is allergic pharyngitis which is inflammation of the throat due to acid reflux from the stomach or due to allergens like cold, dust, household smoke, pollen from flowers. Are you having any running nose, sneezing, headache?
You can start betadine or warm saline gargle which will reduce the inflammation of the throat. Take some antiallergic tablet levocetrizine which will reduce the inflammation. If you are having cough then you can take some mucolytic syrup bromhexine to reduce the cough and clear the mucus. Take steam inhalation. Drink more water. Take less spicy food. Avoid smoking, alcohol.
If the cough persists for than 1 week then do a chest x ray and throat swab for culture and sensitivity and review with the reports. No need for antibiotics for now.
Please review if you have any queries.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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