Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Can Severe Cough While Suffering From Strep Throat?
I had strep throat and ear infection 4 weeks ago. Developed bronchial cough. Been coughing for 3 weeks. Doctors have found lungs, ear, throat clear twice now. Still having bad bouts of coughing. Take Tessilon Pearl and cough syrup. Unlike bronchitis, I don t cough at night. ...only the day. Bad fits of coughing....pee thru a pad type of coughing. Why during the day but not night?
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cough and strep throat which seems to be due to infection in throat leading to Strep throat. It could be due to bacterial infection of upper respiratory tract as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to
- Start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day
- Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and relieve of any swelling.
- Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances.
- Take throat lozenges.
- Do warm saline rinses and avoid carbonated beverages. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen . Taking ateam will also be helpful. . Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like strep throat and viral infection . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with decongestants and anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to pulomonologist for lungs checkup.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cough and strep throat which seems to be due to infection in throat leading to Strep throat. It could be due to bacterial infection of upper respiratory tract as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to
- Start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day
- Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and relieve of any swelling.
- Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances.
- Take throat lozenges.
- Do warm saline rinses and avoid carbonated beverages. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen . Taking ateam will also be helpful. . Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like strep throat and viral infection . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with decongestants and anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to pulomonologist for lungs checkup.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....