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How Can Chronic Cough Be Treated?

Hi, 89 year old Parkinson s patient, bedridden, coughs up and spits clear mucus from the stomach. Cannot clear it, will not take anything orally, liquid or solid. This happened once before when he was admitted to ER, but they did nothing there but monitor and the spasms stopped after an hour or so. Good vitals, pulse and temp OK. He, and we care givers, are unwilling to take him to hosp again, as there seemed to be no answer. EMTs got permission to use a nitroglycerin spray, but it had no observable effect. Looking for a simple drug or just hot tea or something to soothe.
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Consume plenty of liquids to maintain hydration. Balanced nutritious diet with avoidance of excess sugar , oily , non veg , spicy, dairy fat , junk foods , artificial sweeteners. Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day. Deep breathing exercises, walking in fresh air, YOGA help to recover faster. Avoid exposure to dust, pollens; if necessary use triple layer face mask. You can take Cefadroxil twice a day for five days, you can take Paracetamol twice a day for five days. You can Rantac D twice a day for five day, give Salbutamol twice a day for five days. Avoid smoking or any form of tobacco consumption. Avoid stress, anxiety. Tessalon pearls 3 times a day. Basil leaves, turmeric powder in boiled skimmed milk, pure honey, chamomile tea are herbal recovering agents. Consult later your doctor if required for further evaluation with lab tests, X-ray chest & detailed management.

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How Can Chronic Cough Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Consume plenty of liquids to maintain hydration. Balanced nutritious diet with avoidance of excess sugar , oily , non veg , spicy, dairy fat , junk foods , artificial sweeteners. Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day. Deep breathing exercises, walking in fresh air, YOGA help to recover faster. Avoid exposure to dust, pollens; if necessary use triple layer face mask. You can take Cefadroxil twice a day for five days, you can take Paracetamol twice a day for five days. You can Rantac D twice a day for five day, give Salbutamol twice a day for five days. Avoid smoking or any form of tobacco consumption. Avoid stress, anxiety. Tessalon pearls 3 times a day. Basil leaves, turmeric powder in boiled skimmed milk, pure honey, chamomile tea are herbal recovering agents. Consult later your doctor if required for further evaluation with lab tests, X-ray chest & detailed management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.