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How Can Cough And Wheezing Be Treated?
My dad renovates homes and businesses for a living, the past few months he has been coughing and wheezing substantially. Cough spells for 3-5 minutes at a time throughout the day. We were thinking it is from being exposed to drywall and other building materials. He wears a mask. Is there anything he can do to help the cough?
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Hi Dear ,
Understanding your concern.As per your query you have symptoms of cough and wheezing which seems to be due to severe upper respiratory tract infection mainly chest infection or allergic reaction.
Need not to worry. Steam inhalation is very effective for you and also take over the counter antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. Consult ENT specialist without any delay. Doctor may order blood test and throat swab test. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin or penicillin at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist , who may order sputum test along with chest x-ray. Avoid cold carbonated beverages.
Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Mast cell stabilizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Understanding your concern.As per your query you have symptoms of cough and wheezing which seems to be due to severe upper respiratory tract infection mainly chest infection or allergic reaction.
Need not to worry. Steam inhalation is very effective for you and also take over the counter antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. Consult ENT specialist without any delay. Doctor may order blood test and throat swab test. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin or penicillin at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist , who may order sputum test along with chest x-ray. Avoid cold carbonated beverages.
Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Mast cell stabilizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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